Vocabulary & Concepts: The Persian Wars - Thermopylae
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop understanding of key vocabulary and concepts related to the Battle of Thermopylae during the Persian Wars.
Topics covered:
#History
#History
#The Persian Wars
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Thermopylae
#Define key vocabulary related to Thermopylae and the Persian Wars
#Explain the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae
#Compare different perspectives on the battle
#Analyse the strategic importance of Thermopylae in the context of the Persian Wars
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Vocabulary & Concepts: The Persian Wars - Thermopylae
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts
Source A: Historical summary of Thermopylae
'The Battle of Thermopylae was a famous last stand where a small Greek force, led by King Leonidas of Sparta, held off the much larger Persian army for three days. The battle is remembered as a symbol of courage and sacrifice.'
Provenance: Summary written by a modern historian, summarising the events based on ancient sources.
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Define the following terms: 'Last Stand', 'Strategic', and 'Sacrifice'.
[3 marks]2.
Explain why the Battle of Thermopylae is considered a symbol of courage and sacrifice.
[4 marks]3.
Compare the perspectives of ancient Greek sources and modern historians on the significance of Thermopylae.
[6 marks]4.
Outline the strategic importance of Thermopylae in the Persian Wars.
[5 marks]5.
Write a short paragraph explaining how the Battle of Thermopylae contributed to Greek morale.
[5 marks]6.
Analyse the role of King Leonidas at Thermopylae and its impact on Greek resistance.
[6 marks]7.
Compare the military strategies used at Thermopylae with those at other Greek battles during the Persian Wars.
[6 marks]8.
Outline the main reasons why the Battle of Thermopylae is remembered today.
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