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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was a Greek soldier called and what was the name of the formation that he often fought in?
A
Hoplite, phalanx
B
Hoplite, trireme
C
Spartan, greaves
D
Cuirass, hoplite
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hoplites (/ˈhɒplaɪts/ HOP-lytes) (Ancient Greek: : op-li-tēs) were citizen-soldiers of Ancient Greek city-states who were primarily armed with spears and shields. Hoplite soldiers used the phalanx formation to be effective in war with fewer soldiers.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hoplite phalanx The ancient Greek city-states developed a military formation called the phalanx, which were rows of shoulder-to-shoulder hoplites.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ancient Greek soldiers were called hoplites. Hoplites had to provide their own armor, so only wealthier Greeks could be one. They had an attendant, either a slave or a poorer citizen, to help carry their equipment.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Spartans’ constant military drilling and discipline made them skilled at the ancient Greek style of fighting in a phalanx formation. In the phalanx, the army worked as a unit in a close, deep formation, and made coordinated mass maneuvers.

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