GK
WORLD HISTORY
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Question
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Why did the Persian Empire attack the Greek city-states?
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The Persian Empire wanted to stop democracy from spreading throughout the ancient world.
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The Persian Empire wanted to stop the Greeks from colonizing their territory.
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The Greeks wanted to stop dictatorships from spreading through the ancient world.
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The Greeks wanted to stop the Persian from spreading their influence throughout the ancient world.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Greek triumph was due to Spartan leadership, Athenian loyalty, and Greek fighting power. The Spartans, however, had no desire to campaign in Asia, whereas the Athenians were ready to deploy their fleet in support of the Ionians.
Detailed explanation-2: -The formation of the Delian League, or Athenian League, in 478 B.C. united several Greek city-states in a military alliance under Athens, ostensibly to guard against revenge attacks from the Persian Empire. In reality, the league also granted increased power and prestige to Athens.
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