Xerxes's invasion of Greece
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_events
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
Persian retreat
rise of Athens as a power end of the Greco-Persian Wars |
| gptkbp:allies |
gptkb:Greek_city-states
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired literature and art
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| gptkbp:duration |
approximately 2 years
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Second_Persian_invasion_of_Greece
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
influenced Western civilization
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| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Classical_Antiquity
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
inspired future military leaders
influenced military tactics in future conflicts demonstrated the effectiveness of guerrilla tactics highlighted the importance of naval power in warfare established a precedent for alliances against common threats highlighted the role of geography in military campaigns contributed to the cultural exchange between East and West contributed to the rise of democracy in Athens demonstrated Greek unity against a common enemy established a legacy of resistance against tyranny influenced the art of war in subsequent centuries led to the development of historical writing led to the eventual decline of the Persian Empire led to the eventual rise of the Macedonian Empire marked a turning point in ancient warfare shaped the cultural identity of Greece shaped the narrative of heroism in Western culture showcased the tactical prowess of Greek generals influenced the concept of freedom in Western thought led to the establishment of the Persian Empire's limits |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Herodotus's_Histories
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Xerxes's invasion of Greece
|
| gptkbp:initiated_by |
gptkb:Xerxes_I_of_Persia
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| gptkbp:is_targeted_at |
gptkb:Greece
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| gptkbp:led_to |
Formation of the Delian League
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
use of infantry
use of naval power crossing the Hellespont |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
gptkb:Battle_of_Salamis
gptkb:Battle_of_Plataea gptkb:Battle_of_Thermopylae |
| gptkbp:notable_leader |
gptkb:Leonidas_I
gptkb:Themistocles |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Persian defeat
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| gptkbp:region |
gptkb:Aegean_Sea
Balkan Peninsula |
| gptkbp:significance |
marked the end of Persian expansion in Europe
|
| gptkbp:year |
480 BC
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Persian_Empire
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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