Which statements accurately describe the persian wars? choose all answers that are correct. a. the athenians relied on their navy to defeat xerxes. b. the greeks were unable to defeat darius at marathon. c. athens emerged from the wars damaged but ready to rebuild. d. the greek city-states surprised the persians with their united effort to defend greece. e. the persian armies defeated the greeks at salamis.

The statements that accurately describe the Persian Wars are:

A. The Athenians relied on their navy to defeat Xerxes
C. Athens emerged from the wars damaged but ready to rebuild
D. The Greek city-states surprised the Persians with their united effort to defend Greece
E. The Persian armies defeated the Greeks at Salamis

The Persian Empire was the strongest empire that defeated most of the areas of Greece and Athens. The empire was colonizing these countries to further ensure a stronger power or colonization of other powerful countries.