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Last Stand of the 300: The Legendary Battle at Thermopylae
The History Channel
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Xerxes is ruler of which empire?
What is the name of the Spartan king?
How many war ships escort the land army?
What are two possible reasons for the invasion?
How long was the actual battle at Thermopylae?
In this society, which citizens were eligible to have a tombstone?
What is the first test a Spartan child must pass?
At what age wee Spartan taken from home and sent away for military training?
What was the focus of the boys’ education?
What bizarre ritual was used to identify the toughest and strongest among the trainees?
How did the families react to this ritual? Was it surprising to you?
What is the initiation into manhood for a young Spartan male?
Who did the Spartan Kings consult before agreeing to go to war as allies with the Athenians?
Which famous character from Greek mythology does Leonidas believe he is descended from?
What does he believe the gods have chosen him to do?
In what way could a Spartan woman refuse a “proposal”?
Why were only the warriors who had fathered sons chosen by Leonidas to be among the 300?
What is a phalanx?
What is a hoplite?
Why is a modern marathon 26 miles?
The word “nike” means ______________________________
Why was the Parthenon built?
Who was the leader of the Greek Navy?
How did Xerxes get his troops across the Hellespont?
Herodotus is quoted frequently in this documentary. Who is Herodotus?
What was the reply to the following statement by Xerxes messenger:
“Be prepared to die; our arrows will block out the sun.”
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27. What does the following phrase mean?
“The enemy of my enemy is my friend.”