Question

how did the Greeks meet the threat of invasions by the persians

Answer 1

i think The Athenians had become the wealthiest Greek city-state. The people from the other Greek city-states came to help the Athenians fight off the Persians multiple times, each time defeating the Persians.

Answer 2

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