Famous Battles
In which famous battle in 490 BC, Greek soldiers defeated the Persian army, which was much larger.
Battle of Marathon
This city-state was known for its powerful navy and its important role in the Persian Wars.
The Athens
What type of soldier fought on foot and carried around a large shield
Hoplite
In Ancient Greece, boys were trained to be soldiers so they could protect their city. What were these cities called?
City-states
To surprise their enemies, Greek armies sometimes attacked at night or from behind. What is this called?
An Ambush
In which 480 BC naval battle, the Greeks defeated the Persian fleet, using fast and clever tactics.
Battle of Salamis
This city-state was famous for having the best soldiers, called hoplites, and had a very strict military culture.
Sparta
A helmet
Greek cities sometimes became teammates during war. What were these teams or agreements called?
Alliances
Greek city-states built strong walls around their cities to keep out enemies. What are these walls used for?
Defense or protection
Which 480 BC battle on land saw a small group of Spartan soldiers, led by King Leonidas, hold off the Persian army.
Battle of Thermopylae
This city-state was often at war with Athens and Sparta, and was known for its trade and wealth.
Corinth
Greek soldiers fought in this very tight uniform during battles
Phalanx
Greek cities built these big forts on hills to stay safe during wars.
Acropolises
Greek leaders made battle plans before fighting to win wars. What are these plans called?
A strategy
Which battle in 338 BC was a turning point in Greek history, where the Macedonian king Philip II defeated the Greek city-states.
Battle of Chaeronea
This city state was fueled by shipping and trade, but also had bustling economy.
The Rhodes
These soldiers used bows and arrows, but were not as common as hoplites.
Archers
Because of war, the Greeks made better weapons and faster ships. What is this kind of improvement is this called?
Technology specifically military technology
What happened if one person broke formation in the phalanx?
The whole group became weaker
Which battle in 371 BC was fought between Sparta and Thebes, with Thebes winning and breaking Sparta’s power.
Battle of Leuctra
This city-state, defeated Sparta in 371 BC, changing the power balance in Greece.
Thebes
This city trained boys to be soldiers at a very young age. What city is this?
Sparta
Greek war ships had pointy fronts to bump into enemy boats and break them. What is this called?
Ramming
What did Greek soldiers sometimes do at night or in fog?
Attack by surprise when the enemy couldn't see well.