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