HISTRY 352 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Ostracon, Ostracism, Hoplite
17 Sep 2016
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Directions: who, what, when, where, and significant: hoplite phalanx: the hoplite phalanx is a military innovation where foot soldiers marched into battle within an 8x8 formation. This formation began in the greek city-states but was later adapted elsewhere. This adaption began to change the social aspects of the. Athens greek city-states because it was designed to protect the group both commoners and aristocrats to literally have one another"s backs on the battlefield in which the use of shields amplified the idea of group protection. The social issues arises not on the battlefield but at home where commoners and aristocrats are no longer equal. Ages: cleisthenes: or the father of democracy because he furthered modified solon"s reforms within athens. He was a merchant and later a leader in 594. He soon became a very wealthy chief archon. Solon"s importance was centered around political and economic reforms. Solon"s economic reforms included citizenship, exportation, and abolishment of selling oneself to pay off debt.
