WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This 3rd battle resulted in the sinking of 300 Persian ships.
A
Marathon
B
Thermopylae
C
Salamis
D
Platea
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Several of the most famous and significant battles in history were fought during the Wars, these were at Marathon, Thermopylae, Salamis, and Plataea, all of which would become legendary. The Greeks were, ultimately, victorious and their civilization preserved.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Persian Wars had three decisive battles. The first was the Battle of Marathon in 490. The second was a naval battle, the Battle of Salamis, in 480. The Battle of Plataea was the last, in 479.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Battle of Salamis (/ˈsæləmɪs/ SAL-ə-miss) was a naval battle fought in 480 BC, between an alliance of Greek city-states under Themistocles, and the Persian Empire under King Xerxes. It resulted in a decisive victory for the outnumbered Greeks.

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