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Leonidas at Thermopylae

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Comprehension

Identifies Leonidas as the Spartan king at Thermopylae

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Cause & Consequence

Explains why the pass was chosen: narrow space negated Persian numbers

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Significance

Explains that Thermopylae means "Hot Gates" (from hot springs)

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