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3.  Movie was based on what occurred during the Greco Persian wars  Greek City States Fought against the invading Persian Army at Thermopylae 480BC

4.  King Leonidas along with 300 Spartans fought against the Persians under the rule of King Xerces.  The Spartan’s fought to block the narrow path of Thermopylae where the numbers of the massive Persian army would count for nothing.  The last stand of the 300 finest Spartan Warriors pushed the Greek City States to Unite against the Persian Army

5. Showed how large and sophisticated the Persian Army was Spartan’s Army formation was more suitable for it’s narrow path Matter of honor and glory for the 300 Spartans King Xerces’ army eventually overwhelmed the forces King Leonidas

6. Valued military Political power resided in the Council of Elders Women were respected because they gave birth to children for army Relied on well rounded soldiers

7. Spartans  Lead by King Leonidas  Only 300 men  Well structured fighting Style Persians  Lead by King Xerces  Largest Land based Army  Various fighting classes

8. Action Packed Film Incite about the Greco Persian Wars Information about Spartan Culture

9. Movie was sensationalized by Hollywood Bias in its portrayal of the Greco Persian

10. The movie 300 offers some historical context on what occurred during the Greco Persian wars.