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Cyrus The Great: The Most Significant Events In Ancient Greece

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There are many events that led to other events in Ancient Greece. First of all, if Cyrus the Great wasn’t born, he couldn’t have become ruler of Persia. Secondly, after Cyrus dies, that would lead to Darius becoming ruler because a ruler is needed for a successful country. Next, if the storm had not destroyed the ships, the Persians would have invaded and conquered the land. Next, if the marathon battle never happened, the Persians would not come back ten years later for revenge and the greeks would not lure them. Lastly, if Cyrus the Great did not die while ruling Persia, Darius wouldn have been able to rule.
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