2.2 Life in the Mycenaean Age: Armour and Weapons Flashcards
1
Q
The Evolution of Shields
A
- figure of 8
- tower shields
- got smaller
2
Q
What are shields made of?
A
leather and bronze
3
Q
What was worn as armour?
A
- chitons (tunic)
- made of leather
- breast- plate
- greaves
4
Q
How were helmets designed?
A
- boar tusks for protection
- covered with felt
- throat straps
- animal hair plumes
5
Q
What was the general view on bows?
A
they wered cowardly
6
Q
Features of a spear?
A
- wooden handle
- bronze spearhead
- long for thrusting
- short for throwing
7
Q
Design of swords?
A
- had elaborate gold handles
- holder called scabbard
8
Q
PS: The Warrior Vase
Material?
A
clay
9
Q
PS: The Warrior Vase
Found?
A
Mycenae
10
Q
PS: The Warrior Vase
Made date?
A
13th Century BC
11
Q
PS: The Warrior Vase
Use?
A
krater
