Question

describe the battle of thermopylae. * 5 points the persians attacked the greek islands instead of the mainland. the greeks surrounded the persians and quickly won. assembling a force of 250,000 men, the persians launched an invasion and began moving down the coast of greece toward the city. when xerxes came to a narrow mountain pass at thermopylae 7,000 greeks, including 300 spartans, stood in their way. the battle took place entirely at sea.

Explanation:

The Battle of Thermopylae was a land battle. The Persians did not attack Greek islands instead of the mainland. The Greeks did not surround the Persians and quickly win. The battle was not entirely at sea. The third option accurately describes the Persian invasion force, their movement, and the Greek defenders (including the 300 Spartans) at the narrow mountain pass of Thermopylae.

Answer:

Assembling a force of 250,000 men, the Persians launched an invasion and began moving down the coast of Greece toward the city. When Xerxes came to a narrow mountain pass at Thermopylae 7,000 Greeks, including 300 Spartans, stood in their way.