What was the main reason the Greek city-states had to rely on clever strategies and their knowledge of the land during the Persian Wars?

Their soldiers refused to fight in open fields.

The Persian army was much larger and had more soldiers.

They did not have enough ships for a naval battle.

The Persian leaders were known for being poor strategists.

In the narrow strait of Salamis, why were the smaller Greek ships more effective than the larger Persian vessels?

They were built from stronger wood.

They could turn and move more quickly.

They carried more soldiers than the Persian ships.

They were equipped with long-range catapults.

It allowed them to move faster than the Persians.

It gave them better protection and reach in close combat.

It was designed for fighting on ships.

It was lighter and easier to carry for long marches.

The water was too shallow for their large ships.

The Greeks had blocked the exit with chains.

Their large numbers became a weakness as ships could not move freely.

Their navigators were unfamiliar with the local tides in the channel.

They ambushed the Persians from a hidden mountain pass.

They pretended to retreat to lead the Persians into a trap.

They strengthened their flanks to encircle and overwhelm the Persians.

They used their navy to attack the Persians from the sea.