The Battle of Thermopylae: A Historical Overview

What was the main goal of King Xerxes' invasion into Greece?

How many men did the Greek forces send to hold the pass at Thermopylae?

What was the main reason the Spartans were considered elite warriors?

What did King Leonidas tell his wife to do if he did not return from battle?

Who betrayed the Greeks during the Battle of Thermopylae?

What was the outcome of the Battle of Thermopylae for the Persian forces?

What did the Spartans use to identify their dead?

What was the Spartan response to being told that Persian arrows would blot out the sun?

How did the Persians plan to defeat the Spartans at the end of the battle?

What was the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae for Greece?