Question

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why didnt the athenians attack the persians when they landed at marathon?
the athenians were preparing to surrender.
the athenians knew the persians had superior weapons.
the athenians were coming to attack the persians by sea.
the athenians knew they were outnumbered.
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Explanation:

During the Persian - Greek wars, the Athenians did not immediately attack the Persians when they landed at Marathon because they were waiting for a more opportune moment and also because they knew the Persians had superior weapons in some aspects. The Athenians were not preparing to surrender, and they were not planning a sea - attack at that moment. While being outnumbered could be a factor, the main reason was the weapon superiority of the Persians.

Answer:

The Athenians knew the Persians had superior weapons.