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The Persian Empire, 559 to 465 BC

Quick questions on Xerxes and the invasion of Greece - OCR GCSE Ancient History (J198)

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Name the decisive sea battle of 480 BC and the Athenian leader who shaped the Greek strategy. [Knowledge recall]
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Explain why fighting at Salamis was a Persian mistake. [Short explanation]

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