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