What was the primary reason for the Persian attack on Athens?

Persian Wars and the Battle of Marathon

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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To establish a new trade route
To gain control of Greek resources
To expand their empire
To punish Athens for supporting a rebellion
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who was the former Greek tyrant that accompanied the Persians?
Hippias
Pheidippides
Leonidas
Miltiades
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the Spartans delay their assistance to Athens?
They did not want to help Athens
They were celebrating a religious festival
They were engaged in another battle
They were waiting for more troops
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Persian strategy involving their cavalry?
To sail to Athens and attack the city
To attack the Greek flanks
To scout the Greek positions
To reinforce their main army
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did General Miltiades plan to counter the Persian forces?
By seeking help from other Greek cities
By using a naval blockade
By stretching the Greek phalanxes
By retreating to Athens
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unexpected tactic did Miltiades order during the battle?
A rapid charge across the battlefield
A retreat to higher ground
A flanking maneuver
A night attack
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the battle for the Persian forces?
They captured Athens
They retreated to their ships
They defeated the Greeks
They received reinforcements
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