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When the Ionian Greek city-states revolted against Persian rule, Eretria and Athens sent contingents to aid them. They advance to the Persian provincial capital of Sardis and burnt it, also despoiling the city's gods. Persian king Darius vowed retribution, and when the Persians captured Athens 2o years lated they returned the favour.

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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.


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.


Anthens victory over the Persians resulted in the forming of the?

'Anthens' ???? I think you mean 'Athens'.


Why did the Persians attack Athens around 490 B.C?

The Persians attacked Athens around 490 B.C. primarily due to the Athenians' support of the Ionian Revolt against Persian rule. This rebellion threatened Persian authority in the region, prompting King Darius I to seek retribution against Athens for its involvement. Additionally, the Persians aimed to expand their empire and demonstrate their power by subduing the Greek city-states. The resulting conflict culminated in the famous Battle of Marathon, where the Athenians achieved a surprising victory.


Why did the marathon start?

The Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE was where Athens fought off the Persian King Darius. The Persians kept invading Greece for personal gain, and eventually Greece had enough and attacked the Persians back.

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The Persians Battled Against The Athens. It was battled in Greece. Also in 1490! And the Athens Won.(:


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.


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


Who were the Persians led by when they destroyed Athens?

King Xerxes I.


What about ancient Athens?

There are many things to know about ancient athens, they conquered the Persians but were defeated by sparta


Ancient messenger's run in Athens?

The victory over the Persians.


Did the Persians invade Sparta?

No. They did not get further south than Athens.


Who was Sparta and Athens main enemy across the sea?

Persians