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What was the Ionian Revolt |
Where two tyrants (Histiaeus and Aristagoras appointed by Darius to rule the Ionian city of Miletus failed a plot to capture the island of Naxos and started a rebellion to try and avoid being removed from power |
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What were the causes of the Ionian Revolt |
Ambitions of Aristagoras
Greeks had lost their autonomy and independence , which was precious
They were subject to not only another power but an oriental "barbarian" king The Greeks had lost their autonomy and independence , which was precious They were subject to not only another power but an oriental "barbarian" king Tyrants had been imposed on them.Tyranny was no longer acceptable to the Greeks who preferred more democratic system
Tyrants had been imposed on them.Tyranny was no longer acceptable to the Greeks who preferred more democratic system
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Who did Aristagoras ask for support and who agreed |
Sparta , Athens and Eretria
Athens(as they were already on bad terms with Persia ) and Eretria agreed to help |
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What was the Burning of Sardis and what was it's significance |
When then the Athenians land in Ionia and march to the capital Sardis and capture and burn the city which destroys the temples of goddess Cybele This is significant as it made Darius swear vengeance upon Athens |
