What do you mean by 16 and 17????????
Answer:
Marathon and Plataea
Explanation:
The Persian Wars saw the great Persian army face-off against the smaller and divided Greece in an attempt to invade and conquer them. The Greek city-states had to unite themselves and fight the Persians even though they were outnumbered.
Sparta, who were very strong militarily united with Athens who had an impressive fleet of naval ships, and together they defied all odds to win the battles at Marathon and Plataea.
Is it asking for a food or what ?
Answer:
Armies are a symbol of national identity,their stated missions is to defend the nation.If citizens are questioning their national identity,they will find it harder to join army,to defend a nation they might not believe in,or feel a part of.