Xerxes Expedition

Question 0

Punishing the Hellespont

Answer 0

A powerful storm broke it
Received 300 lashes
Pair of fetter thrown into its waters
“I have also heard” brand the Hellespont
“‘O bitter water, YOUR MASTER” places this penalty upon you”
The heads of those responsible for building the bridge should be cut off

Question 1

The canal- Herodotus

Answer 1

“So far as I can understand”
“Xerxes ordered them to dig this canal out of pride”
“Wishing to show his power”
“To leave something memorable”
“Although it was possible to drag the ships Cross the Isthmus without great effort”

Question 2

Xerxes arrogance

Answer 2

Your master- to the Hellespont

“Face an army as great as mine”- portrayed as over relying

Question 3

Confidence in Army

Answer 3

Sprang up three times from his throne through fear for his army

Question 4

His plans for escape

Answer 4

Afraid the Greeks would destroy the Hellespont

Constructed a causeway prepared his troops