What was the strategic importance of Thermopylae?
Narrow pass
High ground
River crossing
Open field
Answer
Thermopylae, meaning "hot gates," was a narrow pass in central Greece that held strategic importance due to its narrowness. The pass was only wide enough for a single chariot to pass through, making it an ideal defensive position. Controlling Thermopylae allowed armies to control access to central Greece from the north, making it a key battleground throughout history.
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