Question

Why was the first attack on Greece by Persian King Darius a failure?

• A. Soldiers of Darius suffered from diseases.
• B. The army of Darius was less in strength.
• C. Darius fell severely ill during the journey.
• D. Soldiers of Darius ran out of food.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

Soldiers of Darius ran out of food.

Darius attempted to conquer Greece several times. His first attack on Greece was a failure. During the long march from Persia to Greece, his soldiers suffered from diseases and ran out of food. However, he decided to launch another attack, this time through the sea route. The Persian and the Greek army fought a fierce war at Marathon in 490 BCE, and the Greek soldiers defeated the Persians.