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Athens and Persia were two distinct civilizations in the ancient world, differing significantly in political structure and culture. Athens was a city-state in Greece known for its early form of democracy, where citizens participated directly in decision-making. In contrast, Persia, an empire that spanned much of the Near East, was characterized by a centralized autocratic rule under kings like Cyrus and Darius, who implemented a bureaucratic administration across diverse territories. Additionally, while Athens emphasized philosophy, arts, and individualism, Persia was known for its vast infrastructure and cultural diversity, promoting a more collective identity among its subjects.
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Who were the rulers of Athens Persia and Sparta?
This changed over the centuries. Sparta was ruled by two kings, a council. and an assembly Athens was ruled first by a king, then an aristocracy, then by a tyrant, then by an assembly of the people. Persia was ruled by a king and his council.
Who faught in the peloponnesian war?
Athens and Sparta fought Persia in the Peloponesian War.
How was the power of Athens handled differently that power in Persia?
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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.
Who did Persia acttack in 400 bc?
In 400 BC, Persia attacked the Greek city-states, particularly targeting Athens and its allies. This conflict was part of the larger struggle known as the Corinthian War, where Persia supported various Greek factions to weaken the influence of Athens and Sparta. The Persian intervention aimed to regain control over the Greek cities and assert its dominance in the region.
How was power in Athens handled differently than power in Persia?
Persia had a king. Athens had a direct democracy.
Athens' decisive naval victory over Persia occurred where at?
Persia
What effect did Persia have on Greece?
persia prevented Sparta and Athens from uniting.
When did Persia capture Athens?
2013
Who defeated Athens in the Peloponnesian war?
Persia
What caused Sparta and Athens to Unite?
The war against Persia. It united all of Greece, including Athens and Sparta.
Xerxes was king of?
Xerxes was king of Persia and battled against Sparta and Athens. etc
Who was the battle of marathon agenst?
It was Athens against Persia. Athens helped Miletus (another city-state) in a battle against Persia. Athenians didn't actually fight, they just helped Miletus by giving them ships and weapons. Miletus lost against Persia and when Persia discovered that Athens had helped Miletus they wanted the Athenians killed. Thus the battle of Marathon began.
Spartans finally conquered athens after what?
after persia was allied with sparta
In a war with Athens and Sparta do you think Persia size would make Persia strong or weak?
Strong , because Athens and Sparta would be to busy fighting with each other (common sense)
Sparta and Athens united to fight against an invasion of?
Sparta and Athens united to fight against an invasion of Persia.
What Athens Golden Age flowered shortly after the?
Peace with Persia. Athens spent the war funds on its own glorification.
