PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wich best summarizes the start of the Persian Wars? A. Persian attacked Athens after Athens assisted a Greek rebellion B. Athens and Persia banded together against Sparta and fought four wars. C. The Greek city-states banded together to attack Persia and gain control of trade D. Persia attacked Sparta to avenge earlier defects.
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Have you heard of the Ionian Revolt 499 BC?
No
Let me explain: Persia conquered first the Lydians and then the Greek cities that had been dependent on Lydia. The people who lived in these Greek cities in Turkey were called Ionians. After conquering, the Persians imposed taxes that were unfair to the lonians and tyrant that were faithful to Persia.
Happened Around 539 BC
Is it D. Persia attacked Sparta to avenge earlier defects.
So the Lonians rebelled with the Greeks cities help.
Which is called the Ionian Revolt of 499 BC
I dont know I am not good at History Please just tell me if D is correct
To finalize, After that revolt, the Persians wanted to take over Greek even more
C?
Correct.
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