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Who founded Persia in 550 BCE?
Cyrus the Great
Which Greek author produced the first great narrative history in the ancient world?
Herodotus
Who defeated the Persians at the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE?
Miltiades
What demand did Darius make from the Greek city-states as a form of submission?
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Who crossed the Hellespont in 480 BCE with an army comprising various nationalities?
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Which pass was known as the Hot Gates during the Persian Wars?
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What is the significance of the twig worn by Spartans?
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How did Ephialte contribute to the Persian invasion?
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Which battle marked a victory for Athenian naval superiority?
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What prompted the start of the Peloponnesian Wars?
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What strategic move did Athens make by building a wall to Piraeus?
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How did Sparta gain assistance against Athens during the Peloponnesian Wars?
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