Spartan weapons
What was the primary weapon of the Spartan army during the Classical period?
Dory spear
What material was Spartan armor made from?
Bronze and linen
In which battle did the Spartans fight in 546 BCE?
Battle of Champions
At what age did Spartan children begin military training?
7 years old
What symbol did Spartans place on their shields?
Lambda (Λ)
What type of sword was used for close combat by Spartans?
Xiphos
What type of helmet did Spartans commonly wear?
Corinthian helmet
Which large-scale event marked the end of Sparta’s dominance in Greece?
The Roman Conquest of Greece (2nd Century BCE)
What was the focus of Spartan education?
Military training
What does the Lambda symbol represent?
Sparta
Which weapon was used by Spartans to keep distance between themselves and the enemy?
Sarissa
What did losing a shield in battle signify for a Spartan?
Dissgrace
What famous battle formation did Spartans use in most of their battles?
Phalanx
Which Spartan children were trained just as intensely as the boys?
Girls
How did Spartan families pass down their shields?
Shields were passed down as heirlooms from generation to generation
During which time period did the Xiphos become commonly used?
Classical period
What was the main shield symbol used by Spartans?
The Lambda (Λ)
The Persian Wars were fought during which period?
Archaic period
What was the key goal of Spartan military training?
To become a fierce warrior and contribute to the state
What was the significance of a lost shield in Spartan culture?
It was a disgrace, implying cowardice
What was the general purpose of the Sarissa?
To keep distance from the enemy and stab at them
What armor piece covered a Spartan's legs?
Greaves
The Battle of Champions was fought between which two groups? The Argives and the
The Spartans
What was the term used for the Spartan warrior society?
The Agoge
The Lambda symbol was first adapted in what year?
420 BCE