WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Persian victory at Thermopylae allowed for Xerxes ‘ passage into southern Greece, which expanded the Persian empire even further. Today the Battle of Thermopylae is celebrated as an example of heroic persistence against seemingly impossible odds.

Detailed explanation-2: -Victory over the allied Greek states at the famous Battle of Thermopylae allowed the Persians to torch an evacuated Athens and overrun most of Greece.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ancient sources claimed that the Persian army numbered between 2.5 and four million, however most modern estimates claim that it was a few hundred thousand at most.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is true there were only 300 Spartan soldiers at the battle of Thermopylae but they were not alone, as the Spartans had formed an alliance with other Greek states. It is thought that the number of ancient Greeks was closer to 7, 000.