What was Leonidas I's primary objective at Thermopylae?
Defend the pass
Attack Persia
Retreat to Sparta
Negotiate peace
Answer
Defend the pass was Leonidas I's primary objective at Thermopylae. He aimed to hold back the invading Persian army and delay their advance into Greece. By defending the narrow pass, Leonidas and his 300 Spartans could effectively block the Persian army's progress, giving the rest of Greece time to prepare for the invasion.
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