Unit III - Classical Greece - The Battle of Thermopylae

Who led the Greek army of 7,000 men at the Battle of Thermopylae?

• King Alexander

• King Xerxes

• King Leonidus

• King Darius

What was the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae for the future of Greek civilization?

• It was a message of hope and pride for the Greeks

• It led to the downfall of Greece

• It marked the end of Greek civilization

• It had no significance

Which city state did the 300 Spartans belong to?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Thebes

What was the main weapon used by the Spartans in the battle?

• Bow and arrow

• Sword

• Spear

• Club

What did the Spartans regard as a weapon for cowards?

• Spear

• Sword

• Club

• Bow and arrow

Who ordered his men to find the body of Leonidus and cut off his head?

• King Darius

• King Alexander

• King Xerxes

• King Leonidus

What did the Greeks do after the Battle of Thermopylae to defeat the Persians?

• They sought help from other empires

• They took to ships and defeated the Persians in a sea battle at Salamis

• They fled to the mountains

• They surrendered to the Persians

What did the Spartans leave behind as their legacy?

• Nothing

• Incredible wealth

• Great monuments

• A message of hope and pride

What did the Oracle at Delphi predict before the Battle of Thermopylae?

• The victory of the Persians

• The surrender of the Persians

• The death of a Spartan king before victory was won

• The defeat of the Greeks

What was the main reason for Xerxes to invade Greece?

• To expand the Persian Empire

• To capture Athens

• To defeat the Spartans

• To seek revenge for his father's defeat at Marathon