WORLD CIVILIZATION

CIVILIZATION

PERSIAN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did Athens and Sparta defeat the Persian Empire in the Persian Wars?
A
by forcing the Persians to fight in Greece
B
by using advanced military methods and weapons
C
by allowing each city-state to defend itself against the Persians
D
by uniting and fighting on land and at sea
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 Greeks were made up of a number of city-states such as Sparta and Athens. Typically these city-states fought each other, but they united to fight against the Persians. The Ionians were Greeks that lived along the coast of Turkey. They were conquered by the Persians.

Detailed explanation-3: -Who won the Persian Wars? The alliance of Greek city-states, which included Athens and Sparta, won the Persian Wars against Persia from 490 to 480 BCE.

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