Question

Which statements accurately describe the Persian Wars?(multiple choice)

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
Xerxes thought he could conquer Greece because the city-states would not unite.

B.
The Greeks attacked Persia because Darius captured Sparta's king.

C.
Athens was destroyed by the Persians and never regained its strength.

D.
The Athenian fleet defeated the Persians at Salamis.

E.
The Spartan king, Leonidas, saved Greece by delaying the Persians at Thermopylae

Answer 1

Athens emerged from the wars damaged but ready to rebuild

The Athenians relied on their navy to defeat Xerxes.

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