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Earth and water. At the time, the Athenian diplomats did not understand the significance of this (to the Persians it meant surrender) and thought it was a meaningless gesture.
It provided the largest component in the Greek fleet in the sea battles, and a large component in the land battles, but at different times as its military population could not stretch to both at the same time.
It contributed a fleet during the sea battles, and an army during the land battles.
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Who did the Persians fight against during the Battle of Marathon?
The Persians fought against the citizens of Athens who were aided by those of Plataea.
Who ordered the construction of many buildings in Athens?
Pericles was the ruler of Athens during it's "Golden Age. " After the war against the Persians, Athens was in ruins. His reconstruction programs rebuilt the city and many of the famous temples.
What happened during the Ionian Revolt and why was it important?
The Persian empire took over Ionia, and tried to force them to pay tribute. They were also forced to serve the Persian army. They wanted to defeat the Persian Empire, but knew they couldn't because they were a small group of people, so they called to Athens for help. But after Athens had an initial success, they left. This left the Ionians alone, and they lost the battle against the Persians. as a punishment for turning against them, the Persians ruined the city of Meletus.
In 480bc the independent Greek city states formed an alliance under the leadership of Athens and Sparta during their conflict with the?
the persians
What happened during the Ionian revolt why was it important?
The Persian empire took over Ionia, and tried to force them to pay tribute. They were also forced to serve the Persian army. They wanted to defeat the Persian Empire, but knew they couldn't because they were a small group of people, so they called to Athens for help. But after Athens had an initial success, they left. This left the Ionians alone, and they lost the battle against the Persians. as a punishment for turning against them, the Persians ruined the city of Meletus.
What happened during Ionian revolt and why was it important?
The Persian empire took over Ionia, and tried to force them to pay tribute. They were also forced to serve the Persian army. They wanted to defeat the Persian Empire, but knew they couldn't because they were a small group of people, so they called to Athens for help. But after Athens had an initial success, they left. This left the Ionians alone, and they lost the battle against the Persians. as a punishment for turning against them, the Persians ruined the city of Meletus.
In 480 BC the independent greek city states formed an alliance under the leadership of Athens and Sparta during the conflict with the?
The Persians
In 480 bc the independent greek city states formed an alliance under the leadership of Athens and Sparta during their conflict with the?
The Persians
Why did Sparta and Athens untie during the Persian War?
They were already allies, Sparta having supported the establishment of the democratic regime in Athens. When the Persians sent the punitive expedition against Athens for interfering in Asia Minor, Athens called on Sparta for support, however the Spartans arrived to late to join in the battle at Marathon. With the Persian decision to take over all the Greek city-states, the cities had the option of either agree, as did some of the cities, or fight against it. Sparta and Athens both agreed to join with the city-states which resisted.
What evidence exists to indicate that unity was achieved during the war against Persia between Athens and Sparta?
The Athenians accepted Spartan leadership, even after Athens was destroyed. Their armies fought effectively together against Xerxes eventually driving the Persians out of Greece. The Spartans were prepared to fight Persia in the Greek mainland despite knowing it would be easier to simply defend the Isthmus of Corinth.
Who ordered the construction of many beautiful buildings in Athens?
Pericles A+ users
How many different kings led the Persians against the Greeks during the course of the Persian Wars?
Darius I Xerxes I Artaxerxes I.
