How Did Hoplites Fighting in a Phalanx Use Weight to Gain

question 50

Multiple Choice

How did hoplites fighting in a phalanx use weight to gain advantage in battle?

• A)The soldiers in the rear ranks pushed the front ranks for momentum.
• B)The strongest,heaviest soldiers were placed in the front ranks.
• C)The soldiers used the weight of their horses to shoulder through enemies.
• D)The phalanx formed a circle in defense and pushed outward with their shields.
• E)The hoplites used arrows weighted with heavy tips for effective penetration.

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