Pisomka Flashcards
1
Q
How did the shift from from iron weapons affect the army?
A
-cheaper ,more common
-Iron was stronger and more durable
-new army (not only rich )
2
Q
Hoplites
A
Foot soldiers ,stood side by side
3
Q
Phalanx
A
Fearsome formation , most powerful fighting force (consist of hoplites)
4
Q
Persian wars
A
-Series of wars between Persian and Greek empire
-500B.C -479 B.C
5
Q
Causes of Persian wars
A
-Revolting of Greek citizens
-Persian empire expansion
6
Q
Significance of the battle of marathon
A
-The Greeks won even though they had a lot less man
-better armour and training
7
Q
Long term consequences of battle of marathon
A
-Persians lost many men (had to recover )
-Greeks built up national pride
- All Greeks united to defeat Persians
