When did Battle of Marathon take place ____________?
Correct answer: B. 490 B.C
- A. 487 B.C
- B. 490 B.C
- C. 489 B.C
- D. 488 B.C
Explanation
The Battle of Marathon was fought in 490 BC, when Athens defeated the invading Persian army. It is remembered as a major Greek victory during the Greco-Persian Wars.
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