> Period 2 World History 1174 The Persian Empire Instruction Active Analyzing the Effects of the Battle of Salamis Quick CHOEK n How did the Battle of Salamis change the Persian Wars? O The Persians destroyed the Greek army at Salamis. O The battle was the first major battle of the Persian Wars. O The Greeks surrendered after three days of fighting, and this ended the wars. The Greeks destroyed the Persian navy, and this was a turning point in the wars.