The Battle of Thermopylae (The 300)

In what year did the Battle of Thermopylae take place?

• 450 BCE

• 480 BCE

• 490 BCE

• 470 BCE

Who was the Persian king leading the invasion into Greece?

• Artaxerxes

• Darius

• Cyrus

• Xerxes

How many Spartans, led by King Leonidas, fought at Thermopylae?

• 500

• 700

• 300

• 1000

What defensive strategy did Oscar, Henry, and Corbin use in their team project to protect against competitive challenges?

• The Testudo

• The Phalanx

• The Wedge

• The Skirmish Line

For how many days did the Battle of Thermopylae last?

• 2 days

• 5 days

• 4 days

• 3 days

What was the outcome for King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans?

• They retreated safely

• They won the battle

• They were captured

• They made the ultimate sacrifice

What does the Battle of Thermopylae teach us?

• The importance of military power

• The effectiveness of ancient weapons

• The value of courage, unity, and sacrifice

• The strategy of retreat in battle

Which geographical feature played a crucial role in the defense strategy at the Battle of Thermopylae?

• The Aegean Sea

• The narrow pass of Thermopylae

• Mount Olympus

• The Isthmus of Corinth

What was the main reason the Greeks chose to stand and fight at Thermopylae?

• To protect the Oracle of Delphi

• To gain time for the preparation of a larger Greek force

• To challenge the Persians out of pride

• To attempt an immediate defeat of the Persian army

Draw the military formation known as the phalanx.