The Greek Army and its Hoplites
The Rich are playing war!!!
• Originally the Ancient Greeks only allowed the RICH to participate because they had
But the rich realized it was not all that fun
so……….• By 700 BCE regular citizens became
soldier but they didn’t have
• BECAUSE
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• Regular foot soldiers were called hoplites
• They were named after the Hoplon (the large round shield that protects the soldier from the front).
Hoplon
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So what did they So what did they have??have??
• They usually provided their own weapons, but on occasion the polis would help suit the soldier for battle!
• This can be seen on the sheet you glued together during your Spartan stations!
Why were they good Why were they good soldiers??soldiers??
• Had to be a citizen (free native born man)
• They were loyal to their hometowns and proud to fight for their people!
• Why could this cause Why could this cause problems??problems??
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