The Delian League
Athens.
The Delian League
The establishment of the Delian League allowed Athens to protect its sea borders and lessen the threat of becoming a target for the Persian Empire. This alliance caused Athens to become the dominant city-state in Greece.
No city won. The Sparta alliance with Persian backing defeated the Athens alliance or empire.
Athens.
Athens converted the alliance it led into an empire of its own.
they wanted to punish the Persians for attacking Greece
A Greek ruler is commonly referred to as a "king" or "tyrant," depending on the historical context. In ancient Greece, city-states like Athens and Sparta had different forms of governance, including monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy. The term "archon" was also used for specific magistrates in Athens. In a broader sense, "hegemon" can refer to a leader or ruler of a dominant city-state or alliance.
Brigham Young (a religious leader)
Modern Athens is based on the ancient city-state of Athens.
They wanted to punish the persians for attacking Greece
No, Athens became the most powerful Greek city-state.