Famous Battles
City-States at War
Roles of Soldiers
How warfare shaped Greek society
Military strategies
100

In which famous battle in 490 BC, Greek soldiers defeated the Persian army, which was much larger.

Battle of Marathon

100

This city-state was known for its powerful navy and its important role in the Persian Wars.

The Athens

100

What type of soldier fought on foot and carried around a large shield

Hoplite

100

In Ancient Greece, boys were trained to be soldiers so they could protect their city. What were these cities called?

City-states

100

To surprise their enemies, Greek armies sometimes attacked at night or from behind. What is this called?

An Ambush

200

In which 480 BC naval battle, the Greeks defeated the Persian fleet, using fast and clever tactics.

Battle of Salamis

200

This city-state was famous for having the best soldiers, called hoplites, and had a very strict military culture.

Sparta

200
What is the protective gear that the soldiers used to cover their head during a battle

A helmet

200

Greek cities sometimes became teammates during war. What were these teams or agreements called?

Alliances 

200

Greek city-states built strong walls around their cities to keep out enemies. What are these walls used for?

Defense or protection

300

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

300

This city-state was often at war with Athens and Sparta, and was known for its trade and wealth.

Corinth

300

Greek soldiers fought in this very tight uniform during battles

Phalanx

300

Greek cities built these big forts on hills to stay safe during wars.

Acropolises

300

Greek leaders made battle plans before fighting to win wars. What are these plans called?

A strategy

400

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

400

This city state was fueled by shipping and trade, but also had bustling economy.

The Rhodes

400

These soldiers used bows and arrows, but were not as common as hoplites.

Archers

400

Because of war, the Greeks made better weapons and faster ships. What is this kind of improvement is this called?

Technology specifically military technology 

400

What happened if one person broke formation in the phalanx?

The whole group became weaker

500

Which battle in 371 BC was fought between Sparta and Thebes, with Thebes winning and breaking Sparta’s power.

Battle of Leuctra

500

This city-state, defeated Sparta in 371 BC, changing the power balance in Greece.

Thebes

500

This city trained boys to be soldiers at a very young age. What city is this?

Sparta

500

Greek war ships had pointy fronts to bump into enemy boats and break them. What is this called?

Ramming

500

What did Greek soldiers sometimes do at night or in fog?

Attack by surprise when the enemy couldn't see well.