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

The Rich are playing war!!! Originally the Ancient Greeks only allowed the RICH to participate because they had

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

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

BECAUSE

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

Regular foot soldiers were called hoplites

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

A Phalanx

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!

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!

Why were they good soldiers?? They were loyal to their hometowns and proud to fight for their people! Why could this cause problems??

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

Why could this cause problems??

HELP WANTED!! The great polis, ________ is in need of a few good men, who love our polis, to defend own polis! Hoplites Needed! Hoplites Needed! Requirements: Free native born males. Loyalty & Love for your polis We will provide you with: a hoplon, helmet, greaves, breast plate, spear, and short sword!

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