Question

multiple choice question
how did the athenians defeat the persians?
they surprised the persians by attacking in the dark.
they attacked the persian foot soldiers once the cavalry had returned to their
they were supported by troops from the city - states in asia minor that they had
they attacked the persian ships and crushed the persian navy.

Explanation:

In the Greco - Persian Wars, the Athenians achieved a major victory by attacking the Persian ships and crushing the Persian navy at the Battle of Salamis. This naval victory was crucial in turning the tide against the Persians.

Answer:

They attacked the Persian ships and crushed the Persian navy.