Because the Persians wanted to expand their empire throughout Asia, into Asia Minor (the area between the Black and Mediterranean Seas) and take oversight over the Eastern Civilization they provoked the Ionian Revolt, marking the beginning of the longstanding conflict between the Greek and Persian Empires. In around 550 BC Cyrus I, emperor of Persia at the time, conquer the vast territory of Ionia. Because of the advanced knowledge in science and math, to Persia, Ionia seemed to be the most accomplished city-states in Greece. The people of Ionia were disgruntled with their new, oppressive
