The ancient Battle of Thermopylae served as the inspiration for which action film?
300
Troy
Gladiator
Braveheart
The 2006 film 300 was inspired by the Battle of Thermopylae, fought in 480 B.C. during the Greco-Persian Wars. The film follows Spartan King Leonidas and his 300 Spartans as they make a stand against the vastly larger Persian army led by King Xerxes. Directed by Zack Snyder, the movie was based on Frank Miller and Lynn Varley’s graphic novel 300, a highly stylized version of the historic battle. The Spartans were ultimately defeated, but their stand at Thermopylae became an enduring symbol of courage against overwhelming odds.
Correct Answer: 300