their forces. The Greeks seeked help from Sparta which resulted in their Spartan leader who would lead the Greeks to victory. The spartans exemplified major courage as their men directed by Leonidas and many other greeks held off Xerxes` army at Thermopylae. Xerxes was amazed that the spartans didn’t resist‚ however the spartans refused to be threatened. In the midst of battle‚ the spartans were found combing their hair in order to feel a sense of pride and dignity before and if they were to be killed
Premium Ancient Greece Greece Sparta
wisdom and moderation and strongly opposed to the tyrannical structure of Sparta. Sophocles wrote Antigone under the influence of the traditional Athenian mindset during 441-442 BC. The Athenians’ victory at Salamis as well as the story of Thermopylae is just two examples which demonstrate values such as intelligence‚ wisdom‚ innovation‚ independence and moderation. The character of King Creon in Antigone juxtaposes these qualities with the characteristics of a classic tragic hero. Hubrisly‚
Premium
Chapter 2: The Greeks MULTIPLE CHOICE 3 points each 1. In general‚ separate early Greek communities a. developed close ties and cooperated with one another. b. exchanged diplomatic representatives only. c. became fierce rivals fighting so often as to threaten Greek civilization itself. d. established formal federations early in Greek history. 2. Which of the following is true of Greece from the eighth century B.C.? a. It was a period of social cohesion and great Greek empires. b. The
Premium Ancient Greece Sparta Classical Athens
ROLE AND STATUS OF SPARTAN WOMEN Spartan Women played a pivotal role in a society which was renowned for its military power. (Womens Role in Society‚ 2010) In no other city or state were women so well incorporated into a society (Womens Role in Society‚ 2010)‚ which enabled them to have more power‚ influence and freedom than neighbouring Greek states. (makedbyteachers‚ 2009) Although Spartan women did not have citizenship‚ could not hold political office or serve in the military‚ they were well
Premium Sparta
MAKING CONTENT COME ALIVE FOR ALL STUDENTS I was not a good student in middle school. I was so much more interested in music‚ movies‚ and girls. School was a social arena‚ purely. I held good grades‚ “did” school by completing my homework in a timely manner (though not thoroughly by any means) and was punctual for class. But I can honestly say that not much was retained from those years regarding content. Certainly I remember experiences‚ but content? Not so much… I particularly remember
Premium Education Student
Jordyn Rolli Dr. Magee HNRS 103 5 May 2017 The History of the Olympic Games; Honoring Unity Although a great number people in the 21st century believe that the concept of ‘tradition’ merely prevents the progression and advancement of the present world‚ not all traditions perpetuate ignorance. At the heart of most long-standing established practices lies an idea that at least one person did not want the rest of the world to forget. The different types of traditions range from lighthearted
Premium Olympic Games Summer Olympic Games Ancient Olympic Games
were unarmed and vulnerable. They were completely unprepared for the force of the Goths. Bradley recalled the force of the Goths caused saying‚ “The Visigoths marched through Macedonia and Thessaly‚ and entered Greece through the famous pass of Thermopylae. Alaric and his host hastened through Phocis and Boeotia‚ burning villages and carrying away the population as slaves‚ and were soon encamped before the walls of Athens” (Bradley 85). Through their pillaging successes‚ the Goths proclaimed Alaric
Premium Roman Empire
000 | True | | False | Question 5 of 60 After Darius I died‚ his son _____ took over. | Leonidas | | Darius II | | Themistocles | | Xerxes | Question 6 of 60 He was the Spartan king responsible for defending the pass at Thermopylae during the second Persian invasion. | Miliades | | Xerxes | | Leonidas | | Themistocles | Question 7 of 60 Which of the following BEST describes the military history of the Persian Wars? | Greek unity was crucial in the military
Premium Peloponnesian War Ancient Greece Sparta
Origin In 480‚ the Persian king Xerxes invaded Greece‚ defeated his enemies at Artemisium and Thermopylae‚ and sacked Athens. Although his navy was severely damaged in the naval battle ofSalamis‚ it was obvious that the Persians were the strongest. So‚ the great king recalled many troops. This gave the Greeks the breathing space they needed‚ and they defeated Xerxes’ right-hand man Mardonius at Plataea. More or less at the same time‚ a Greek expeditionary force attacked the remains of the Persian
Premium Ancient Greece Peloponnesian War Delian League
(high-ranking soldiers) were professionally trained and sported distinctive red cloaks‚ long hair‚ and the lambda-emblazoned shields. Spartan warriors were among the most feared fighters in all of Greece. They fought with distinction at battles such as Thermopylae and Plataea in the early 5th century BCE. In Greek mythology‚ the founder of Sparta was Lacedaemon‚ a supposed “son of Zeus.”
Premium Sparta Peloponnesian War Ancient Greece