Greco- Persian Battles

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At birth Spartan children were inspected by his father and elders. If he was considered weak what would be done to the child?

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Thrown from a cliff

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At this battle a force of 300 Spartans and a few thousand Greek allies kept back a force of 250,000 Persians for several days.

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Thermopyle

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At this battle the Spartans did not assist the Athenians and their allies in defeating the Persian Army. Options: Salamis, Marathon, Platea, Thermopylae

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Marathon

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This naval battle was a victory for the Greeks over the Persians.

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Salamis

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At age 7 Spartans began formal military educations at these institutions.

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Agoge

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This was the Persian king that accompanied his troops at the battle of Thermopylae.

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Xerxes

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This Persian king chose not to accompany his troops that fought at the battle of Marathon.

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Darius

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These people often came to power through their popularity among the people.

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Tyrants

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This was the main military formation for the Greeks.

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Phalanx

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He was the Spartan king that led his men at Thermopylae.

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Leonidas