Question

Which statements accurately describe the Persian Wars?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
The Greek city-states surprised the Persians with their united effort to defend Greece.

B.
Athens emerged from the wars damaged but ready to rebuild.

C.
The Athenians relied on their navy to defeat Xerxes.

D.
The Greeks were unable to defeat Darius at Marathon.

E.
The Persian armies defeated the Greeks at Salamis.