Explore the pivotal Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, where King Leonidas of Sparta and his force faced Xerxes and the Persian army. This quiz covers key facts, including the strength of the Persian forces and the role of the Spartan king, enhancing knowledge of ancient military history.
Leonidas
Xerxes
Darius
Pericles
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250,000 men
25,000 men
2,500 men
250 men
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Pericles
Darius
Leonidas
Xerxes
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50
60
30
40
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Hoplites
Archers
Legionnaires
Immortals
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The Spartans were lightly armed but very brave.
The Spartans were more heavily armed than the Persians.
The Persians did not use bows and arrows.
The Spartans outnumbered the Immortals.
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They combed their hair.
They fasted for a day.
They went swimming to cleanse themselves before the Battle.
They confessed their sins.
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Living wives at home
Living daughters at home
Living sons at home
Living fathers at home
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Hot gates
Cold springs
Mineral springs
Fierce fighting
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Being checked as a baby to ensure you were strong
Completing demanding training in your barracks
Living in the wild in your teenage years
Your first battle as an adult hoplite
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90
900
9000
90,000
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Immortals
Hoplites
Mortals
Helots
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Another word for hoplites
The conquered people who became slaves of the Spartans
A group within the Persian army
A group within the Athenian army
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Persia
Sparta
Rome
Athens
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11
9
7
5
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Luxurious conditions
Not enough food to eat
As much food as they could ever need
Beautiful, warm clothing made by their slaves
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Battle
Revolution
Rebellion
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Establish schools to teach the Persian language
Surrender unconditionally
Continue fighting against each other
Become allies
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Reading
A trade
Writing
Dancing
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Resourcefulness
Dishonesty
Cowardice
Immorality
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Return to Sparta with news of the Spartans' courage
Return to Athens and strengthen its defences
Evacuate Athens and regroup for a later battle
Flee into the mountains, leaving the people in Athens to their fate
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Attack
Retreat
Battle wall
Phalanx
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The Persians were stronger soldiers, despite having fewer men
The Persians were braver than the Spartans and were utterly fearless
A traitor told Xerxes of a narrow path by which the Persian forces could get behind the Spartans
The Persians were more heavily armed and also used bows and arrows to their advantage
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Destroyed the Parthenon
Burned Athens to the ground
Slaughtered Athens' citizens, who were caught unawares
Killed the soldiers who had retreated from the Battle of Thermopylae
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