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∙ 11y agoThey were facing a Persian punitive expedition sent against them. They saw an opportunity when the Persian cavalry was loaded on ships and left the Persian infantry unsupported.
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∙ 12y agoBecause the Persian empire would have crushed them easily had they fought seperately.
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Athens Spartha other city-state join to fight the Persians?
Athens led 180 eastern Greek city-states against the Persians in the last 30 years of the 50-year Persian War.
Why did Persia go to war with Greese in 479 B.C.?
Persia went to war with Greece (Athens and Sparta) as Persia wanted their land and Athens, Sparta and some other greek states said "No, you can not own our land." Or A Catalyst for the first war against the Persians was the Ionian Revolt. The Persians and the Greeks shared a border along the land known as Ionia in Asia Minor. The Greeks revolted and burned a village. Thus leading to a Persian counter-attack and war.
How could the Persian war have ended if Sparta and Athens had not united to fight the Persian Army?
The Persians would have won if Sparta and Athens had not united to fight the Persian Army
What happened to Athens as a result of Persian Wars?
After the Persians gave up, Athens converted the Delian League which it had led against the Persians, into an empire of its own, lived high on the proceeds, and began to bully the other city-states, leading to the devastating 27-year Peloponnesian War. Athens lost and became a second rate power.
Who sacked Athens in the year 480 BCE?
The Persians sacked Athens in 480 BCE .
Who started the war between Sparta and Athens?
The Persians
Why did the very different cultures of Athens and Sparta from an alliance?
They formed an alliance because they wanted to rebel against the Persians. Athens had all the brains and Sparta had all the war like abilities. Athens needed someone that was good in war. Even though Athens had a strong army it was still too small to over ride the Persian Empire. The Persians were a common enemy for Athens and Sparta. They both had something in common; liking the Persians. So the more people Athens had in their army the more likely it is for Athens to win. In the end Athens does win the war against the Persians but there are many more wars the Athenians and the Persians have had against each other.
What was the name of the place near Athens were Persians war began?
Marathon .
When did the Persians defeat Athens?
They did npt defeat Athens.
Did the Athens defeat the Persians?
no
Athens Spartha other city-state join to fight the Persians?
Athens led 180 eastern Greek city-states against the Persians in the last 30 years of the 50-year Persian War.
Brought Democracy To Athens?
Persians
Who won the persion war of 431 bc?
sparta,athens and other city states united against a common foe-the persians. were able to keep the persians from conquering the greeks.
How could the Persian war have ended if Sparta and Athens had not united to fight the Persian Army?
The Persians would have won if Sparta and Athens had not united to fight the Persian Army
Why did Persia go to war with Greese in 479 B.C.?
Persia went to war with Greece (Athens and Sparta) as Persia wanted their land and Athens, Sparta and some other greek states said "No, you can not own our land." Or A Catalyst for the first war against the Persians was the Ionian Revolt. The Persians and the Greeks shared a border along the land known as Ionia in Asia Minor. The Greeks revolted and burned a village. Thus leading to a Persian counter-attack and war.
What happened in the battle of marathon?
The Persians Battled Against The Athens. It was battled in Greece. Also in 1490! And the Athens Won.(:
Who won the Pelopanesis war?
Sparta beat Athens with the help of the Persians. The Spartans sold land in Asia Minor so that they could build a navy with that navy they crushed Athens' navy and Athens surrendered.
