Spartans / Greek Warfare

This was another name for a Greek citizen-soldier. . .

• Phalanx

• Hoplite

• Hiphop

• Tail light

A Greek fighting formation . . .

• Phalanx

• Trident

• Phoenician

• Legion

Who was the Spartan king who lead the troops at Thermopylae?

• Midas

• Odysseus

• Aegeus

• Leonidas

This Persian king attempted to conquer the Greek city-states . . .

• Cyrus

• Xerxes

What modern country was at the heart of the Persian Empire in ancient times?

• Iran

• Israel

• Iraq

• China

How many Spartans held their ground "until the end" at Thermopylae?

• 30

• 600

• 2

• 300

What was the city-state of Sparta's most important goal?

• Military strength

• Development of literature

• Development of the arts

• To put a man on the moon

What does the Greek phrase "molon labe" translate to?

• Talk to the hand

• YOLO

• Come and take them

• Eat my dust

Which group worked the land in ancient Sparta?

• Helots (slaves)

• Perioeci (merchants)

• Aristocrats (citizens / nobles)

• Kings

What was the famous phrase spoken by Spartan women?

• "Molon labe!"

• "Spartan, come home with your shield or on it!"

• "Remember the Alamo!"

• "All for one and one for all!"