Ancient Greeks

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Ancient Greeks What do pots tell us about Greek
hoplites?
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A hoplite was a Greek soldier.
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What equipment is this hoplite wearing and
carrying?
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helmet
tunic
shield
breastplate or cuirass
sword
bowl
cloak
spear
tunic
greaves
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What weapons did he use to fight with?
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What weapons did he use to fight with?
sword
spear
This was his offensive equipment.
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Do you think the spear was straight or
curved? How long do you think it was?
spear
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What did he have to protect himself?
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helmet
What did he have to protect himself?
shield
breastplate or cuirass
greaves
This was his defensive equipment.
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Are there any items in the picture that the
hoplite might not take into battle?
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Are there any items in the picture that the
hoplite might not take into battle?
bowl
cloak
Why do you think the hoplite might need these?
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Which piece of equipment do you think mattered
most to the hoplite?
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Did all hoplites carry the same equipment? Look
at the following pictures to decide.
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What is similar and what is different?
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What is similar and what is different?
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What is similar and what is different?
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• Find out more about ancient Greece
• Visit the main Museum website
• www.britishmuseum.org
• Use Explore to look at some of our objects
• www.britishmuseum.org/explore/introduction.aspx
• Learn more about Greek hoplites
• www.ancientgreece.co.uk