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After 479 BCE, the Greeks were faced with a rebuilt Athens due to the destruction caused by the Persian Wars, particularly the invasion led by Xerxes in 480 BCE. Following their victory at the Battle of Salamis and the subsequent battles, the Greek city-states united to repel the Persian threat, leading to a newfound confidence and desire for cultural and political renewal. This period saw the reconstruction of Athens, symbolized by the rebuilding of the Acropolis, which reflected the city’s resilience and commitment to democratic ideals and artistic achievement. The reconstruction also signified Athens' emergence as a leading power in the Greek world.
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When did the Greeks defeat the Persian army?
479 BCE at Plataia.
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.
What year did Athens and Sparta fought Persia?
Athens and Sparta, along with other Greek city-states, fought against Persia during the Greco-Persian Wars, which primarily took place from 499 to 449 BCE. Key battles include the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE and the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE. While both city-states played significant roles, Athens was particularly prominent in naval engagements, while Sparta excelled in land battles. Their collaboration was crucial in repelling Persian invasions.
In 400 BC the expanding Persian empire invaded Greece twice Greek city state including Athens and Sparta united to defeat the Persians?
The Persian Wars covered 499 to 449 BCE in several phases. The invasion of mainland Greece was 480-479 BCE.
Did the Athens form an alliance called the Delian League?
Sparta
Why were the Greeks faced with rebuilding Athens after 479?
Persian War
Why were the Greeks faced with rebuilding Athens after 479 BCE?
Persian War
Did the ancient Greeks have a golden age?
Yes. Yes at around 479-431 B.C and at that point is when Athens had there democracy reach its highest point. From HEHE9
What city-state had to be rebuilt by pericles after the Persian war?
Pericles was but a boy after the repelling of the Persian invasion in 479 BCE. His building programme in Athens after peace was made with Persia was financed by the anti-Persian league treasury which he shifted from the temple at Delos to Athens and pillaged for the benefit of Athens.
When did the Greeks defeat the Persian army?
479 BCE at Plataia.
How did Xerxes punish Athens after Darius died?
He captured Athens and looted the city in 480-479 BCE.
What date did the golden age of Athens start?
546-479 B.C.
What year were the Persian army defeated by the Greeks?
479 BCE at Plataia.
What are three battles against the Persians that ended in victory for the Greeks?
Salamis 480 BCE, Plataea 479 BCE, Mycale 479 BCE.
What were the three battles against Persians that ended in victory for the Greeks?
Salamis 480 BCE, Plataea 479 BCE, Mycale 479 BCE.
Where is the location of the naval battle in which Greeks defeated Persians?
There were several - the most notable were Salamis (in the Saronic Gulf between the island of Salamis and Athens in 480; Mykale in Asia Minor 479 BCE and Eurymedon in Asia Minor 466 BCE.
What city states dominated Greece after the Persian war 480 479?
The Delian League led by Athens and the Peloponnesian League led by Athens.
