The Battle of Thermopylae

Description: The Battle of Thermopylae was a famous battle fought between the Persian Empire and the Greek city-states in 480 BC. This quiz will test your knowledge about this epic battle.
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In which year did the Battle of Thermopylae take place?

  1. 480 BC

  2. 479 BC

  3. 478 BC

  4. 477 BC


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Thermopylae took place in 480 BC.

Which Persian king led the invasion of Greece?

  1. Darius I

  2. Xerxes I

  3. Cyrus the Great

  4. Cambyses II


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Xerxes I led the invasion of Greece.

Which Greek city-state led the defense of Thermopylae?

  1. Sparta

  2. Athens

  3. Thebes

  4. Corinth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sparta led the defense of Thermopylae.

Who was the commander of the Greek forces at Thermopylae?

  1. Leonidas I

  2. Themistocles

  3. Miltiades

  4. Aristides


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Leonidas I was the commander of the Greek forces at Thermopylae.

How many Greek soldiers fought at Thermopylae?

  1. 300

  2. 700

  3. 1,000

  4. 1,500


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

300 Spartans and 700 Thespians fought at Thermopylae.

How many Persian soldiers fought at Thermopylae?

  1. 100,000

  2. 200,000

  3. 300,000

  4. 400,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It is estimated that 200,000 Persian soldiers fought at Thermopylae.

What was the outcome of the Battle of Thermopylae?

  1. A Greek victory

  2. A Persian victory

  3. A draw

  4. A stalemate


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Battle of Thermopylae was a Persian victory.

What was the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae?

  1. It marked the end of the Persian Wars

  2. It was the first major battle of the Persian Wars

  3. It was a turning point in the Persian Wars

  4. It was a minor battle in the Persian Wars


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Battle of Thermopylae was a turning point in the Persian Wars.

What is the legacy of the Battle of Thermopylae?

  1. It is remembered as a heroic stand against overwhelming odds

  2. It is seen as a symbol of Greek courage and patriotism

  3. It is considered one of the most important battles in history

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Thermopylae is remembered as a heroic stand against overwhelming odds, a symbol of Greek courage and patriotism, and one of the most important battles in history.

Which famous phrase is associated with the Battle of Thermopylae?

  1. Come and get them

  2. Molon labe

  3. Death to tyrants

  4. Freedom or death


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The phrase "Come and get them" is associated with the Battle of Thermopylae.

What was the name of the pass where the Battle of Thermopylae took place?

  1. Thermopylae Pass

  2. Artemisium Pass

  3. Salamis Pass

  4. Plataea Pass


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Thermopylae took place at Thermopylae Pass.

Which Greek city-state was the first to send reinforcements to Thermopylae?

  1. Athens

  2. Sparta

  3. Thebes

  4. Corinth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Athens was the first to send reinforcements to Thermopylae.

What was the name of the Persian general who led the attack on Thermopylae?

  1. Hydarnes

  2. Mardonius

  3. Artabanus

  4. Datis


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hydarnes led the attack on Thermopylae.

Which Greek city-state was the last to send reinforcements to Thermopylae?

  1. Sparta

  2. Athens

  3. Thebes

  4. Corinth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Corinth was the last to send reinforcements to Thermopylae.

What was the name of the Greek messenger who ran from Thermopylae to Sparta to ask for reinforcements?

  1. Pheidippides

  2. Leonidas

  3. Themistocles

  4. Miltiades


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pheidippides ran from Thermopylae to Sparta to ask for reinforcements.

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