WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -A Persian army led by Xerxes I defeated Greek forces led by the Spartan king Leonidas in the Battle of Thermopylae.

Detailed explanation-2: -The major weak point for the Greeks was the mountain track which led across the highland parallel to Thermopylae, that could allow their position to be outflanked. Although probably unsuitable for cavalry, this path could easily be traversed by the Persian infantry (many of whom were versed in mountain warfare).

Detailed explanation-3: -Infamous for his invasion of Greece, King Xerxes is often depicted as a tyrant. With a reign marred by revolts, Xerxes I represents the beginning of the Achaemenid Empire’s decline. Most famous for his failure to conquer Greece, King Xerxes is perhaps one of the most notorious Achaemenid Persian kings.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Greco-Persian Wars, which took place from 492 BC to 449 BC, happened at a time when the Persian Empire was at its peak. Yet, the Greeks were the ultimate victors by the war’s end.