GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

WORLD HISTORY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What was the name of the group whose members agreed to protect each other from Persia and give money or ships for defense?

A	Persian League
B	Pelopponesian League
C	Delian League
D	Spartan League

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The Delian League was founded in 478 BCE following the Persian War to be a military alliance against any enemies that might threaten Ionian Greeks. It was led most notably by Athens, who protected all members unable to protect themselves with its massive and powerful navy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Wars of the Delian League (477–449 BC) were a series of campaigns fought between the Delian League of Athens and her allies (and later subjects), and the Achaemenid Empire of Persia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cyrus the Great. king of Persia. Xerxes I. king of Persia. Darius I. king of Persia. Themistocles. Athenian politician and naval strategist. Cimon. Greek statesman and general. Cambyses II. king of Persia. Aristides The Just. Greek statesman. Pausanias. Greek military officer. More items

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