Increasing the wealth of Persia, gaining more glory, and seeking revenge after the death of Darius were three reasons why ..... continued the Persian Wars

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Increasing the wealth of Persia, gaining more glory, and seeking revenge after the death of Darius were three reasons why ____ continued the Persian Wars

A	Cyrus
B	Xerxes
C	Alexander
D	Solon

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The invasion, consisting of two distinct campaigns, was ordered by the Persian king Darius the Great primarily in order to punish the city-states of Athens and Eretria. These cities had supported the cities of Ionia during their revolt against Persian rule, thus incurring the wrath of Darius.

Detailed explanation-2: -King Xerxes Was Assassinated By His Own Advisor In 465 BC, Xerxes and his son Darius were reportedly assassinated by Artabanus, a powerful figure in the Persian court.

Detailed explanation-3: -Compare Xerxes I to Darius. In what way were they similar? Both men wanted to conquer Greece. Spartan women also received physical training.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The Persian Empire was successful because of effective military leadership and novel civil developments.

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