WORLD CIVILIZATION

Detailed explanation-1: -Read a brief summary of this topic. Greco-Persian Wars, also called Persian Wars, (492–449 bce), series of wars fought by Greek states and Persia over a period of almost half a century. The fighting was most intense during two invasions that Persia launched against mainland Greece between 490 and 479.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Greco-Persian wars were two separate invasions of Greece by Persia in 490 BCE and 480-479 BCE. These conflicts were sparked by Greek colonies in Ionia, an area on the western shore of Asia Minor, who rebelled against Persian rule.

Detailed explanation-3: -During the Battle of Marathon, 10, 000 Greek citizens defeated the numerically superior Persian army.