Persian Wars Cause of wars: Athenian support of Greek colonies in Persia Battle of Marathon: 490 BCE Won by Athens phalanx, a 10 to 1 victory Role of.
The Greeks. Ancient Greece Minoan Civilization (c. 2000- 1400 BCE) –Crete Mycenaean Civilization (c. 1600-1200 BCE) –Greek mainland.
490 BCE - PERSIAN WARS