Herodotus’s History

Xerxes addresses the Persians: “I have found out a way whereby we may at once win glory, and likewise get possession of a land which is as large and as rich as our own . . . while at the same time we obtain satisfaction and revenge. . . . My intent is to . . . march an army through Europe against Greece, that thereby I may obtain vengeance from the Athenians from the wrongs committed by them against the Persians and against my father.”
—Herodotus
The Persian Wars, Book VII

If Xerxes’ plan is successful, what will he gain?
a.
possession of a rich land
c.
glory
b.
satisfaction and revenge
d.
all of the above


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D