Short response

Extra Credit will be due on Wednesday, the 10th. Read this excerpt from Herodotus, and write a paper of at least one full, double-spaced page, and up to two pages, on what motivated the Spartans at Thermopylae. Also, from this excerpt of Herodotus, explain whether, in your opinion, Sparta shared more values in common with other Greek city-states, or whether their ethos and values were more in contrast to other Greek city-states. Please use proper academic language in your writing, and provide specific quotes to back up your points. If done well, this has the potential to raise your first quiz grade by up to one letter.

Web links: http://www.livius.org/sources/content/herodotus/herodotus-on-thermopylae/