Classics: Year 10 Term 2: Sparta - Army & Warfare 0.0 / 5 ? Classical CivilizationArmy/WarfareGCSEOCR Created by: Charlotte HerondaleCreated on: 06-01-19 11:02 What was a syssition? (3) A group of men who had graduated the agoge and lived together on campaign/ate together 1 of 21 How was the food for each syssition gotten? (2) Their wives would send food twice a month 2 of 21 How many members were there in a syssition? (1) ~15 3 of 21 How were new members added? (2) By vote - if one member disapproved of the newbie, they weren't allowed in 4 of 21 What were sung in the syssition? (1) The poems/songs of Tyrtaeus 5 of 21 What was a tresante? (3) Someone who 'trembled' in battle, Lost citizenship, Could be hit without repercussion 6 of 21 Identify 3 reasons a Spartan would not drop their shield. (3) They would be shamed, Lose citizenship, Disgraced if they eat with a citizen 7 of 21 What was the phalanx formation? (2) A rectangular formation of fighters, 8 rows deep 8 of 21 What happened if one hoplite fell? (1) The one behind would replace him 9 of 21 How were shields held? (2) To the left, defending the right of the person next to them 10 of 21 How did the phalanx charge? (1) Marched forward to meet the enemy 11 of 21 How did they attack the enemy? (1) Thrusting spears to find weak spot 12 of 21 Why did the Spartans not fight the same enemy often? (1) To keep their tactics a secret 13 of 21 How were commands communicated? (3) Pipers on the battlefield communicated orders with music, Hoplites taught meaning during agoge 14 of 21 What did hoplite mean? (2) Spartan heavily armed-soldier, 'Hoplon' means shield 15 of 21 Describe the hoplon (3) Two-handled, 1m wide, Wood/bronze, Λ (lambda) inscribed meaning 'Lacedaemonians' (Spartans/Perioeci) 16 of 21 Describe the spear (3) Wooden, Iron tip, Held in right hand 17 of 21 What was used if the spear was lost/fighting in close quarters? (2) Short iron sword, Kept hanging on right side of belt 18 of 21 Who was in charge of the Spartan army and what was this largest unit called? (2) One of the 2 kings, Stratos 19 of 21 What were the sub-divisions of the army? (4) Mora x6, Lochos x24, Pentecostys x48, Enomotia x192 20 of 21 What did the sub-divisions allow for? (2) Quick reaction to battle changes, Each commander didn't have to wait for orders from above 21 of 21
Comments
No comments have yet been made