Ancient Greeks What do pots tell us about

Ancient Greeks What do pots tell us about Greek hoplites?

A hoplite was a Greek soldier.

What equipment is this hoplite wearing and carrying?

helmet tunic shield breastplate or cuirass bowl sword cloak tunic greaves spear

What weapons did he use to fight with?

What weapons did he use to fight with? sword spear This was his offensive equipment.

Do you think the spear was straight or curved? How long do you think it was? spear

What did he have to protect himself?

What did he have to protect himself? helmet shield breastplate or cuirass greaves This was his defensive equipment.

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? bowl cloak 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?

Find out more about ancient Greece Visit the main Museum website www. britishmuseum. org Use Explore to look at some of our objects www. britishmuseum. org/explore/introduction. aspx Learn more about Greek hoplites www. ancientgreece. co. uk