Weapons
True or False: There are 3 types of axes used by Greek soldiers
False, there was 1 axe (the Epsilon Axe)
Who most commonly used the Phalanx?
The Greek army
True or False: a complete set of armor was necessary at all times in combat
True
What did the Spartan soldiers feel was a "coward's weapon"?
Spartan soldiers felt archery was a coward's weapon
True or False: China was the first country to use the Phalanx
False, the strategy was first developed by the Greeks, but China used it years later
How heavy can armor and weapons weigh together?
Over 60 pounds
Name a common weapon that starts with the letter "S"
Short sword, spear or shield
Who did the soldiers rely on in the formation?
The soldier next to them
What are their shields made out of?
Wood or Bronze
What did most Greek soldiers carry?
A long spear called a Dory and a short sword called a Xiphos (sea-phos)
What is the name of the Greek battle formation?
The Phalanx
Where did the Greeks get bronze from?
The local mines