Agriculture was very important to them and that’s what they depended on. The ocean was another important factor to them. Most people made a living from the ocean. It provided an abundant source for numerous necessities. Men that …show more content…
One of the battles was Battle of Delium which was part of the Peloponnesian War. It took place in 424 B.C and it was fought between the Athenians and Boeotians. It took the Athenians by surprise. Another battle that the Thebans took place in was the Battle of Leuctra. This battle occurred in 371 B.C. between the Thebans and the Spartans. In the end the Thebans won the battle and the Spartans lost over one thousand soldiers. Another battle was the Battle of Marathon. This was between the Athenians and the Persians. The Persians had 48,000 men while the Athenians had 10,000 men. On September 490 B.C. war breaks out and lasts for nine days. 6,400 Persians were left dead while only 192 Athenians were left dead. Thebes had a very poor economy and bad leadership but they had a very strong army which could lead them to