Belligerents of Battle of Salamis were____________ ?
Correct answer: C. Greeks and Persians
- A. Romans and Mithradates
- B. Phoenicians and Romans
- C. Greeks and Persians
- D. Spartans and Macedonians
Explanation
The Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE was fought between the Greek city-states and the Persian Empire. Although Phoenician ships served in the Persian fleet, the standard belligerent pairing is Greeks and Persians.
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