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Athenians had to be careful when they went to sea due to the threat of piracy, which was common in the Mediterranean during ancient times. Moreover, unpredictable weather conditions and rough seas could pose significant dangers to their ships and crews. Additionally, naval battles could arise from conflicts with rival city-states, meaning that Athenians had to navigate both environmental and human threats while at sea. This caution was essential for ensuring their safety and the success of their maritime trade and military endeavors.
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What motivated the Athenians to join other Greeks against Persian?
they motivated the athenians hide from the persians because they were bad
Used by Sparta to prevent food from reaching Athens?
■A siege. The Athenians still received food but only from the sea. Athens was a naval power due to the quality and quantity of their ships (called triremes).
What are some famous quotes from the battle of salamis?
"One is surely right in saying Greece was saved by the Athenians" (Herodotus). "The defeat of the Persian sea host meant the defeat of the land host" (Aeschylus)
What did athenians depend on for a living?
farming
Why do the Athenians flee instead of remaining to fight the Persians on land?
The Athenians lacked the resources in manpower to thwart the advance of the Persian Army .
Why did the Athenians have to be careful whenever they went to sea?
The Athenians had to be careful whenever they went to sea due to the constant threat of piracy and naval warfare, particularly from rival city-states like Sparta. The Mediterranean was a dangerous environment, with pirates targeting merchant vessels for plunder. Additionally, the Athenian navy needed to maintain vigilance against enemy fleets, as naval battles could turn the tide of power in the region. Therefore, safeguarding their ships and crews was crucial for their trade and military strength.
What sea did the Athenians cross to get to Troy?
They would cross the Sea of Marmara.
What was the sea battle in which the Athenians defeated the Persians in 480 BC?
The sea battle was Salamis, it was not the Athenians, it was a combined Greek fleet which included the Athenian navy.
Where in the world do seaturtles live?
My family went to Hawaii once and on the beach we seen many sea turtles on sore.They are really huge. (Be careful they snap)
In what ways did Greek gods and goddesess play an important part in the lives of the athenians?
Greek gods played an important role in the lives of Athenians by giving the people advice when they went to their temples.
How the Spartans were involved in the battle of marathon?
No, the Athenians and Plataeans were waiting for them, staying in the hills to be safe from the Persian cavalry, when they saw the cavalry being loaded on ships, so they ran down and defeated the inferior Persian infantry, now unprotected by its cavalry. After the Persians went home, the Spartan contingent arrived, heard the news, went to inspect the battlefield, congratulated the Athenians, and went on home.
Matthew Henson how old was he when he went to sea?
He was 12 when he went to sea in 1878.
How many ships were in ancient athenians navy?
2000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 they loved to eat chicken korma with the chicken that they caught in the sea :)
Is the sentence 'he went into sea alone' grammatically correct?
No its wrong. Use "he went to sea alone"..
Why was the Pnyx important to the democracy of Athens?
The Pnyx was important because the Athenians went there to do voting by a secret ballot and a show of hands
Can you get a rash from the dead sea?
yes be careful
Are Greeks and athenians the same?
Although Athenians were Greeks, not all Greeks were Athenians.
