Xerxes and the Battle of Thermopylae

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Flashcards to review key terms and figures related to Xerxes I and the Battle of Thermopylae.

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Xerxes I

Persian king who invaded Greece after Darius.

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Hubris

Excessive pride leading to downfall.

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Thermopylae

Narrow pass where Greeks fought Persians.

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Leonidas

Spartan king who led defense at Thermopylae.

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Ephialtes

Traitor who revealed secret path to the Persians.

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Immortals

Elite Persian soldiers.

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Wooden Wall Oracle

Prophecy interpreted as ships that would save the Greeks.

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Themistocles

Athenian leader who built a navy to confront the Persians.

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Medize

To submit to Persian rule.

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Artabanus

Advised Xerxes on the difficulties of invading Greece, warning of overconfidence.