Which Greek city-state famously 'medized' (sided with the Persians) during Xerxes' invasion?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Thebes
Several Greek city-states chose to 'medize' — collaborate with the Persian invaders — often for local political survival or to gain advantage over regional rivals. Thebes was the most prominent example; it sided with Xerxes and later paid dearly when the victorious Greek coalition turned against it after the war.
Keep practicing
More Persian Wars questions
- What was the outcome of the Battle of Lade in 494 BCE?
- Who was Pheidippides in the context of the Persian Wars?
- Which of the following describes the Persian military strategy at the Battle of Marathon?
- The 'Peace of Callias' (c. 449 BCE) is significant because it is traditionally considered:
- What was the primary cause of the initial conflict between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states?
- At the Battle of Marathon (490 BCE), which Athenian general is credited with the tactical decision to thin the center and strengthen the wi…