Which of the following best summarizes the main events of the Persian Wars?

A.
The Greek city-states banded together to attack Persia to gain control of trade. The result was five wars, complete defeat for Persia, and the end of Persian influence in Asia.

B.
Persia attacked Sparta as revenge for earlier defeats. They fought two wars and then agreed to share control of the Mediterranean Sea.

C.
Persia attacked after Athens assisted a Greek rebellion. Athens pushed Persia back into Asia in three wars, and then rebuilt the city and entered a golden age.

D.
Athens and Persia banded together against Sparta and fought four wars. Sparta then gave up its territory and never held power on the Greek peninsula again.