Classics: Year 10 Term 2: Athens - Navy & Warfare 0.0 / 5 ? Classical CivilizationAthensGCSEOCR Created by: Charlotte HerondaleCreated on: 06-01-19 12:47 How many ships did the Athenian navy have? (1) 200 1 of 14 Describe a trireme. (3) Long/thin, Bronze-plated ram at front, Rowed by 3 banks of men 2 of 14 Which class did rowers come from and why was this an advantage? (2) Lower class, Had reason to fight due to democracy 3 of 14 What was a liturgy? (2) The requirement that rich citizens pay for something of public importance each year, such as the upkeep of a trireme 4 of 14 What was a trierach? (1) Someone who paid for the upkeep of a trireme 5 of 14 What were the 2 traditional Athenian trireme tactics in battle? (4) Ships beside each other would ram and attempt to take control of other ship; Diekplous - Sailing through enemy line and attacking from behind 6 of 14 How many men rowed a trireme and what were the groups they were split into? (4) 170 - 62 on top, 54 in middle, 54 on bottom 7 of 14 What were the other 20 men onboard for? (1) Marines to board other ships 8 of 14 How were the rowers kept in time? (2) Rhythmic charts, Gestures 9 of 14 What position was adopted for the ships when on defence? (1) Circular/semicircular 10 of 14 What position was adopted for the ships on offence? (1) Line 11 of 14 What toss-up is there regarding reinforcing rams? (2) Removes need for intricate manoeuvres, Require more brute strength as they are heavier 12 of 14 Who was the commander of the Athenian navy at the battle of Salamis? (1) Thermisocles 13 of 14 What factors made the Athenian navy successful? (4) Generals elected so morale was high, Poorest could contribute to state, Casualties held in high esteem, Largest naval power in Greek world 14 of 14
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