Persian Wars

Q: What caused the Persian Wars?

The Persian ruler Darius began the Persian Wars to subdue the rebellious Greek city-states in the western part of his empire. Wealth, new territory, and personal prestige were likely contributing causes. Darius' successor Xerxes continued the same aggressive policies.

Q: What were the roles of Athens and Sparta in the Persian Wars?

Athens and Sparta were allies along with many other Greek city-states who fought against the Persian invasion of Greece. Athens distinguished itself at the Battle of Marathon and Sparta at the Battle of Thermopylae. Both armies fought at Plataea to win victory.

Q: Who won the battle of Marathon?

The Greek allies won the battle of Marathon against the Persians in 490 BCE.

Q: Who won the battle of Thermopylae?

The Persians won the battle of Thermopylae against fierce resistance from just 300 Spartans and their allies in 480 BCE.

Q: Who won the Persian Wars?

The alliance of Greek city-states, which included Athens and Sparta, won the Persian Wars against Persia from 490 to 480 BCE.

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by Mark Cartwright
published on 06 April 2016

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Mark Cartwright

Mark is WHE’s Publishing Director and has an MA in Political Philosophy (University of York). He is a full-time researcher, writer, historian and editor. Special interests include art, architecture and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share.

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