How did the Persian War end?
The Persian Wars ended with the Peace of Callias of 449, but by this time, and as a result of actions taken in Persian War battles, Athens had developed her own empire. Conflict mounted between the Athenians and the allies of Sparta.
Why did Greece win the Persian War?
The Greeks simply wouldn’t accept the idea of being invaded by another country and they fought until they won. Another factor was that by uniting the city-states, particularly the Spartans and Athenians, it created a skilled, well balanced army that was able to defeat the Persians despite their numbers.
Who won the first Persian War?
Thrace
What caused the first Persian War?
The catalyst for the first Persian war stemmed from a revolt by Greek Ionians. It was instigated by Aristagoras, economic burdens, and a feeling of being treated unfairly by the Empire. Athens came to the Ionians aid. During the rebellion, one of the Persian capital cities, Sardis, was burned.
What if Persia won the Persian War?
If Persia had won the Persians wars. Athens would have been burned to the ground and it would have never been rebuild. The ideas and the athletic spirit inspired by the Olympic games would have perished since the Marathon runner would have died in the combat with the Persians.
Who destroyed Thebes?
Alexander’s
How did Thebes defeat Sparta?
Thebes defied the Spartans by leading a league of Boeotian city-states that Sparta was determined to suppress. Although the Thebans were outnumbered and their allies were unreliable, Theban general Epaminondas persuaded his colleagues that they should give battle on the plain at Leuctra.
What is a Spartan shield called?
Aspis
Why can spartan lose his shield?
The lack of shields for the Spartans. For Sparta the shield was sacred, losing your weapon in battle was nothing, but losing your shield was a punishable offense due to it being a possible weak point in a Phalanx.
How many Persians did the 300 kill?
299
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- Ajatasatru (512-461 BCE)
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- Akbar I (1542-1605)
- Aurangzeb (1658-1717)
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