Question

text about the spartan army. then follow the instructions below.
1)
spartas military included hoplite soldiers. hoplites got their name from the giant round shields they carried into battle, called hoplons. the hoplon was made of wood and dipped in bronze. the shield was key to how hoplites fought in their phalanx (fay-lanks) formation. in a phalanx formation, hoplites lined up tightly next to one another with their shields up. each hoplites shield protected both himself and his neighbor.

hoplites were outfitted with armor and a lot of equipment. in addition to their hoplon, hoplites carried a double-ended spear to stab the enemy. hoplites also wore a sword to use in hand-to-hand combat if the phalanx formation broke apart. all hoplites wore a helmet topped with horsehair to make them look taller and fiercer. wealthy hoplites wore metal armor that was sculpted to fit their body. less wealthy hoplites wore fabric glued together with animal fat to make it tough.

1. use the text to match the spartan military terms to their descriptions.

2)
phalanx hoplon helmet
3)
a giant round shield
had a crest of horsehair to make soldiers look taller and fiercer
a tight formation hoplites lined up in for battle

Explanation:

Match each term to its description using the provided text about Spartan hoplites:

1. The text states hoplites get their name from the giant round shield called a hoplon.
2. It notes all hoplites wore a helmet topped with horsehair to appear taller and fiercer.
3. It defines phalanx as the tight battle formation where hoplites line up closely with shields raised.

Answer:

a giant round shield → hoplon
had a crest of horsehair to make soldiers look taller and fiercer → helmet
a tight formation hoplites lined up in for battle → phalanx