CIVILIZATION
PERSIAN
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Question
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Persian use of a Greek spy.
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Greek swords, spears, and armor.
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Greek knowledge of local waterways.
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Persian bridge made by roping boats together.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Which of these factors most affected the outcome of the Battle of Salamis? Greek knowledge of local waterways allowed them to trap the Persians into shallow water and dangerous waterways. Why was the Battle of Plataea important? It ended the Greco-Persian wars.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Greeks faced off against the Persians in a narrow strait west of the island of Salamis. The battle lasted for 12 hours, but at the end, the Greeks were victorious. It was likely the Greek army’s smaller, more manoeuvrable boats that gave them the advantage in the narrow waters around Salamis.
Detailed explanation-3: -Although the Athenians were outnumbered, two factors helped them defeat the Persians. The first was better weapons. The Greeks’ swords, spears, and armor were superior to the Persians’ weapons. The second factor that helped the Athenians defeat the Persians was military strategy.