the greek army and its hoplites

14
The Greek Army and its Hoplites Finish Help Wanted Poster over the weekend!

Upload: krice

Post on 21-May-2015

3.269 views

Category:

Education


2 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites

The Greek Army and its Hoplites

Finish Help Wanted Poster over the

weekend!

Page 2: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites

The Rich are playing war!!!

• Originally the Ancient Greeks only allowed the RICH to participate because they had

Page 3: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites

But the rich realized it was not all that fun so……….

• By 700 BCE regular citizens became soldier but they didn’t have

• BECAUSE

Page 4: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites

Hoplites

• Regular foot soldiers were called hoplites

• They were named after the Hoplon (the large round shield that protects the soldier from the front).

Hoplon

Page 5: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites

A Phalanx

Page 6: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites

So what did they have??

• They usually provided their own weapons, but on occasion the polis would help suit the soldier for battle!

• Look the worksheet that shows the accessories a hoplite carries!

Page 7: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites

Why were they good soldiers??

• They were loyal to their hometowns and proud to fight for their people!

• Why could this cause problems??

Page 8: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites
Page 9: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites
Page 10: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites
Page 11: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites
Page 12: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites
Page 13: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites
Page 14: The Greek Army And Its Hoplites

HELP WANTED!!

• The great polis, ________ is in need of a few good men, who love our polis, to defend own polis!

Requirements: Free native born males.

Loyalty & Love for your polis

We will provide you with: a hoplon, helmet, greaves, We will provide you with: a hoplon, helmet, greaves, breast plate, spear, and short sword!breast plate, spear, and short sword!