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Initially they were the payments which supported the fleet of the Delian League - mostly Athenian - which kept the Persians away from the 200 Greek cities of the League.
When Persia agreed to peace, Athens continued to extort these payments from and used them to beautify the city and keep half its own population on the public payroll, and to continue to maintain the Athenian navy which extorted these annual payments from the cities.
This became effectively an empire for Athens. After losing the Peloponnesian War Athens was stripped of this empire and reverted to being a second-rate power, reliant on its own limited resources.
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What tributes did Crete demand from Athens?
In Greek mythology, young men and women were sacrificed and offered in tribute to Crete from Athens in relation to the Minotaur.This occurred every 9 years and 7 men and women were offered.
Why does king Minos demand the sacrificial tribute from Athens?
Because Minos' son died at war against Athens and Minos wanted compensation for it.
Which gods were important to ancient Athens?
Athena was the most important, she was Athens patron Goddess. Poisdeon was quite important as well, seeing as he and Athena both wanted Athens, she obviously won.
What is important about captiol citizens in Hunger Games?
They watch the games for fun and sponsor tributes.
Is Peisistratus important?
He is important because he was the king of Athens.
Why is peisistratus important?
He is important because he was the king of Athens.
What are the two tributes of the river Volta?
Black Volta White Volta and Red Volta (not that important)
What makes the career tributes different from the other tributes?
no
Who were the tributes for Mockingjay?
There was no Hunger Games in mockingjay so there were no tributes
Who had the power in Athens ancient Greece?
Athens was the capital of ancient Greece so i was very important!
What were the important events of Athens?
art and poo
Where were the important monuments of Athens built?
acropolis
