CIVILIZATION
PERSIAN
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Question
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After the losses in Greece, why did the Persians grow unhappy with their government?
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The Persian people wanted control of Greece to get their olives.
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The Persian army was no longer strong enough to defend the entire empire.
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The kings taxed the people heavily to pay for magnificent palaces and other luxuries.
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Members of the royal family disagreed about who should rule.
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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: -Persian victory would have led to the political subjugation of the Greek poleis under Achaemenid rule, but would have been unlikely to lead to the “destruction” of Greek culture or society. Democracy had already spread across the Western Mediterranean, and couldn’t have been prevented by Persian conquest.
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