Earlier groups in this modern country fought the Battles of Salamis and Thermopylae against invading Persians.
This country was the location of the Don Pacifico affair, which occurred during the rule of a German put on the throne by the Convention of London, King Otto. During this country's fight for independence, around twenty thousand people were killed in a massacre on the island of Chios and Lord Byron died fighting here. Earlier groups in this modern country fought the Battles of Salamis and Thermopylae against invading Persians. For 10 points, name this country that, in ancient times, was known for city-states like Corinth, Sparta, and Athens.
This country was the location of the Don Pacifico affair, which occurred during the rule of a German put on the throne by the Convention of London, King Otto.
{Greece} [or {Hellenic Republic}; or {Ellinikí Dhimokratía}]