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In which year did the Battle of Thermopylae take place?

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480 BC

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Who was the historian that provided the main account of the Battle of Thermopylae?

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Herodotus

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What was the name of the Persian king during the Battle of Thermopylae?

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Xerxes

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How many Greek city-states chose to stand and fight against the Persians?

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30

Front

What does the name 'Thermopylae' mean?

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Hot Gates

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How many men did the Spartans contribute to the advance party at Thermopylae?

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300

Front

What unique requirement was there for the Spartans chosen to fight at Thermopylae?

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They had to be fathers of living sons.

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What tactic did the Spartans use during the battle to draw in the Persians?

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They pretended to withdraw.

Front

Who was Demaratus in relation to King Xerxes?

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A Spartan king who had defected to Persia

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How did Xerxes react when he learned of the Spartan soldiers combing their hair and exercising?

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He laughed.