CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Persian War
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Peloponnesian War
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The first Persian invasion of Greece had its immediate roots in the Ionian Revolt, the earliest phase of the Greco-Persian Wars. However, it was also the result of the longer-term interaction between the Greeks and Persians.
Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: Yes, the Greco-Persian Wars happened before the Peloponnesian Wars. The Greco-Persian Wars were fought between 499 and 449 BCE whereas the Peloponnesian War was fought from 431 to 404 BCE.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Persian ruler Darius began the Persian Wars to subdue the rebellious Greek city-states in the western part of his empire. Wealth, new territory, and personal prestige were likely contributing causes. Darius’ successor Xerxes continued the same aggressive policies.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Persian Wars began in 499 BCE, when Greeks in the Persian-controlled territory rose in the Ionian Revolt. Athens, and other Greek cities, sent aid, but were quickly forced to back down after defeat in 494 BCE. Subsequently, the Persians suffered many defeats at the hands of the Greeks, led by the Athenians.