Athens victory over the Persians at the battle of Marathon was surprising because: (1 point) Responses The people of Athens did not value military strength The people of Athens did not value military strength The people of Marathon sided with the Persians The people of Marathon sided with the Persians Persia was much larger than Athens Persia was much larger than Athens Sparta had recently defeated Athens

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None of the options given correctly explain why Athens' victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon was surprising. The most accurate explanation is that Persia was much larger than Athens. Despite being heavily outnumbered, Athens was able to successfully defend against the Persian invasion.
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