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Ask us anythingAfter starting near Athens Alexander led his forces east. How far did they go?
After starting near Athens, Alexander the great led his forces eastward through Asia Minor and continued into Persia, eventually reaching as far as India. His campaigns took him through modern-day Turkey, Syria, Egypt, and into the Indian subcontinent, where he fought the Battle of the Hydaspes River in 326 BCE. Ultimately, his conquests extended over 3,000 miles from Greece to the Indus River, marking one of the largest empires in history at that time.
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What marked the end of the Peloponnesian War?
The surrender of the beseiged city of Athens to the the Peloponnesian land and naval forces led by Sparta.
How did the battle of thermopylae help Athens even though though greeks lost?
It did not. Athens was occupied by the Persians, its people evacuated and given refuge in southern Greek cities and its forces were embarked on its fleet to help defeat the Persians at sea.
Did Persia ever have control of Athens?
Yes, Persia did have control over Athens during the Greco-Persian Wars. After the Persian invasion in 480 BCE, Athens was occupied by Persian forces following the Battle of Salamis. However, Persian control was short-lived, as the Greek city-states, including Athens, united to defeat the Persians at the Battle of Plataea in 479 BCE, leading to the eventual withdrawal of Persian influence from the region.
Where did Alexander meet Darius ills forces the first time what happened?
Alexander the Great first met Darius III's forces at the Battle of Granicus in 334 BC, near the Granicus River in modern-day Turkey. In this battle, Alexander's troops faced a well-established Persian army. Despite being outnumbered, Alexander led a bold charge that resulted in a decisive victory for the Macedonians, marking the beginning of his campaign against the Persian Empire and solidifying his reputation as a formidable military leader.
What caused the people of Athens to join forces with their rival city-state Sparta in 480 B.C.?
In 480 B.C., the people of Athens joined forces with Sparta due to the common threat posed by the invasion of the Persian Empire under King Xerxes. The Persian forces sought to conquer Greece, prompting the Greek city-states to unite despite their rivalries. This alliance was crucial for organizing a coordinated defense, leading to notable confrontations like the Battle of Salamis. The shared goal of preserving Greek independence ultimately outweighed previous hostilities.
What disaster awaited the forces of Athens during the Peloponnesian War?
Athens suffered a number of disasters: the plague, Syracuse, and the defeat of its fleet.
What becomes too much for Alexander's friend antipater?
Alexander decided to replace him as commander of the forces in Europe.
When Xerxes invaded Greece what city states joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
When Xerxes invaded Greece what two city states joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
What is the name of the spartan general led the Peloponnesian forces to the final defeat of Athens?
Lysander.
When Xerxes invading Greece what two city states joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
When Xerxes invaded Greece what two city states join forces?
Sparta and Athens
When Xerxes invaded Greece what two city stated joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
When xerxes invaded Greece what were the two city-states to Joined forces?
they were marathon and athens
When Xerxes invaded Greece what two city state joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
When xerxes invade Greece what two city states joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
When Xerxes invaders Greece what two city states joined forces?
Sparta and Athens
