Thermopylae Document Review - Stanford History Education Group

Herodotus was (a)  

• Greek historian
• Persian historian
• Physician
• General

How many men did Xerxes bring with him to Thermopylae, according to Herodotus?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Who was Ctesias?

• A Greek physician and historian

• Persian general

• English historian

• English author and politician

What did Ctesias claim was the size of the Persian army that Xerxes fought in Greece (not just in Thermopalyae)? ​ (a)  

• 800000
• 10000
• 2-3 Spartans
• None of the other options

Who was Ernle Bradford?

• An English historian

• Persian historian

• Greek historian

• General

According to Erle Bradford (Document C) What was the conclusion of General Sir Frederick Maurice about the size of the Persian army?

Mathematical Equivalence

ON

Who is Rupert Matthews?

• An English historian

• Persian historian

• Greek historian

• English author and politician

What was Rupert Matthews' opinion about Herodotus' account of the Persian army at Thermopylae?

• It was inaccurate

• It was accurate

• It was impossible to know

• He did not express an opinion on this matter