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Relations between Greek States, and between Greek and Non-Greek States > Key Terms - The Archidamian War > Flashcards

Key Terms - The Archidamian War Flashcards

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Hoplite

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A heavily armoured infantry man, armed with breastplate, shield, helmet and spear. Hoplites fought in a phalanx - a dense formation of fighting men

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Demagogue

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A politician who encourages and exploits the support of the common man through populist language and measures

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Epiteichismos

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The action of building a fort on the territory of the enemy. This was successfully employed by the Athenians at Pylos in 425BC and by the Spartans at Decelea in 413BC

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Helots

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The enslaved populations of Lakonia and Messenia

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Neodamōdeis

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Helots who had been set free because of good service

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