What weapons did the ancient Greeks use in battle?

Answer 1

· Bow/arrow

· Club/hammer

· Shield - One of the important ancient Greek weapons was the shield. This was used by a hoplite to smash a spear of an opponent.

· Ballista - A ballista was an important ancient Greek weapon. A Ballista was a weapon of siege from which multiple arrows could be shot at long ranges.

· Dagger/Sword - Along with a spear, a hoplite was expected to carry a sharp dagger or a short sword. This was probably used when a spear was completely broken.

· Catapult - A catapult was used to throw large objects and stones at the opposing army. A catapult is one of the ancient Greek weapons used for besieging an enemy.

Answer 2

Ancient Greeks had spears, swords, and shields. They developed a method of fighting called the phalanx where their shields used together in a group protected the men fighting along side of them.

Answer 3

the most common weapon used was the sword and the spear also the shield was used as a weapon they used everything that they had as a weapon.

Answer 4

spears swords wips blade battleaxe and sheild