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Who won Greece vs Persia?
Though the outcome of battles seemed to tip in Persia’s favor (such as the famed battle at Thermopylae where a limited number of Spartans managed to wage an impressive stand against the Persians), the Greeks won the war. There are two factors that helped the Greeks defeat the Persian Empire.
How were the Greeks different than the Persians?
Greece was made up of independent city-states who had different types of government. Sparta was ruled by an oligarchy whereas Athens was a democracy. Persians had the king, aristocrats, and free citizens. Athenian social structure was made up of slaves, citizens and soldiers, scholars, priests, and politicians.
Did Spartans lose to Persians?
Before the Spartans and others died, however, they had slain twenty thousand Persians. Although the Greeks finally beat the Persians in the Battle of Platea in 479 B.C., thus ending the Greco-Persian Wars, many scholars attribute the eventual Greek success over the Persians to the Spartans’ defense at Thermopylae.
What started the first Persian War?
The Persian Wars began in 499 BCE, when Greeks in the Persian-controlled territory rose in the Ionian Revolt. Athens, and other Greek cities, sent aid, but were quickly forced to back down after defeat in 494 BCE. Subsequently, the Persians suffered many defeats at the hands of the Greeks, led by the Athenians.
How did ancient Persia influence the Greek culture?
The ancient Persian and Greek cultures did not exist in isolation. There was cross-fertilization. The present article describes several aspects of Persia’s influence on Greece.
Who was the Persian king who defeated the Greeks?
In 480, the Persian king Xerxes (486-465) decided to avenge his father’s defeat at Marathon. With a huge army and a large navy he invaded the Greek mainland, and defeated his enemies at Thermopylae. Thessaly and Boeotia were added to the Persian possessions and Athens was captured.
Why did the Persians have to retreat to Persia?
The Persians had to retreat half their forces to Persia because of a major rebellion in the heart of the empire, while the Greeks had a densely populated, rough area to defend. The Greeks had the advantage of being on the defense, as well as having better tactical command and logistical abilities.
Where was the Persian Empire at the time of Darius I?
By the time of Darius I, the Persian empire covered most of southwest Asia and Asia Minor, reaching as far as the easternmost boundaries of Europe. The Persians demanded tribute and respect from all they dominated. The Greek cities in Asia Minor eventually decided to throw off the Persian yoke.