Question

What led to the start of the Persian Wars?

O The Athenians wanted to unify the city-states.
O The Spartans wanted to expand their territory.
O Xerxes I hoped to create an alliance with Sparta.
O Darius I wanted to punish Athens for supporting a revolt.

Answer 1

D. Darius wanted to fight athens becuase they led a revolt.

Step-by-step explanation:

Persia conquered Ionia, and some of them got rebellious and wanted to start a revolt. But they needed help. SO they asked Athens for help. Athens and the conquered Ionians then fought the Persians and Darius not so Great wanted to get revenge, so what better way than to send his not so friendly army to Greece to destroy and conquer. They lost though. Lol. They suck.

Answer 2

The Persian Wars began in 499 BCE, 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.