Darius Believed That a Preemptive Strike Against Athens and Eretria

question 71

Multiple Choice

Darius believed that a preemptive strike against Athens and Eretria was necessary because:

• A)Athens was planning to launch a military campaign against Persia.
• B)Eretria,aided by Athens,had instituted a government unfavorable to the Persians.
• C)Athens and Eretria had executed Persian citizens who were residing in their poleis.
• D)Greek poleis in Asia Minor could always revolt against Persia when they could look for support in this endeavor from Athens,Eretria,and other Greek poleis.
• E)Athens,aided by Eretria,had instituted a government unfavorable to the Persians.

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