The Classical period is divided into three phases. The Early Classical period is marked by a. the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BCE. b. the election of Pericles and the beginning of the Golden Age. c. the great wealth that flourished through the Athenian cities. d. the defeat of the Persians in 480 BCE. Please select the best answer from the choices provided A B C D

d. the defeat of the Persians in 480 BCE.

Explanation:The Early Classical period, also called the Period of Transition, lasted from c. 480-450 BCE. [1] It was the transitional period between the Archaic period and the High Classical period. Throughout the Classical period, the Greeks were interested in humanism, rationalism, and idealism.

Battle of Thermopylae, (480 bce), battle in central Greece at the mountain pass of Thermopylae during the Persian Wars. The Greek forces, mostly Spartan, were led by Leonidas. ... Sending the main army in retreat, Leonidas and a small contingent remained behind to resist the advance and were defeated.

The correct option is D) : The defeat of the Persians in 480 BCE.

The Classical period is divided into three phases. The Early Classical Period is marked by the defeat of the Persian in 480 BCE.

The Early Classical period lasted from 480 to 450 BCE.It is also known as the Period of Transition.

The Greek city-states, Athens and Sparta, declared war on the Persian Empire. Finally, the Greeks managed to defeat the Persians at the Battle of Salamis.