Question

What started the Persian War?

O The Athenians killed the Persian Emperor Xerxes. His grandson Darius wanted revenge against the Athenians.

O Persians raised taxes in lonia and Athens supported a rebellion against the Persians

O The Athenians killed the Persian Emperor Darius. His grandson Xerxes wanted revenge against the Athenians.

O Athens raised taxes in lonia and Persia supported a rebellion against the Athenians

Answer 1

The Persian Wars were started by the Athenians supporting a rebellion against the Persians.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Persian Wars were started by the Athenians supporting a rebellion against the Persians. In 499 BCE, several Ionian Greek city-states revolted against Persian rule and received aid from Athens. This angered the Persians, particularly King Darius, who decided that Athens must be punished, leading to the start of the Persian War.

Answer 2

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.

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