Phalanx T/F
there was only ever one row of soldiers
False
it was seen as a disgrace to lose this during war
shield
the primary weapon of the soldiers, was around 3 meters long, made from wood and iron.
Dory
main type of greek foot soldier
Hoplite
this was seen as the best way to attaack another army
True
were required to bring to war
own gear and weapons
these were very important for the hoplites.
Hoplon
they were expected to join the army
every male
this was a formation for use of chariots
false
shields used by the hoplities
Hoplon
It was seen as a disgrace to lose this during war
Shield
most famous soldier in greek history
Spartans
soldiers would overlap their shields creating a wall of protection by standing side by side.
true
these protected the shins
Greaves
similar to the dory, except was much longer
Sarissa
had big shields and long spears
Hoplite
when there was 2 during a war the first one to break formation and attack always won
false
how soldiers got their armour
passed down from generation to generation
back up weapon, double edged sword
Xiphos
were expected to train until age 60
Spartans