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The Battle of Thermopylae

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1 The Battle of Thermopylae

2 2 Map retrieved from: Athens and Persia .

3 A 4th century rendering of Emperor Darius
3 Image retrieved from: Conflict Begins A 4th century rendering of Emperor Darius

4 Persians and Athenians clashed at Marathon
The Battle of Marathon Persians and Athenians clashed at Marathon Persians were unexpectedly defeated Darius’ son Xerxes planned another attack in 480 BCE

5 The Battle of Thermopylae
5 The Battle of Thermopylae Persians vs. small group of Spartans Spartans held off Persians for 7 days Persians won battle Meanwhile, Athens prepared for Persian invasion Ultimately Greeks won

6 Central Historical Question
How many Persians were at the Battle of Thermopylae?


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