For all you smart historians....

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a little quiz.

1. How did Pyrrhus of Epirus die ?
A-natural causes
B-killed during a battle
C-An old woman killed him.


2. What was so typical about the Spartan warriors ?
A-They were never married.
B-minimum age for battles was 25.
C-They never had a moustache. (only beards )


3.The primary weapon of the hoplite was a spear around 2.7 meters in length.
It had a spearhead at each side .
Which statement is wrong ?
A- The "rear spearhead" was used as a reserve if the main one was broken.
B-It was used for enemy attacks from behind.
c-Was used to finish off fallen opponents as the phalanx advanced over them.


4. The most dangerous place in a phalanx formation was... ? (tip: think )
A-right flank.
B-middel.
C-left flank.


5.What was the punishment for cowards in the Spartan army?
A-Amputation of a finger or arm.
B-The Spartans punished cowards by shaving off a side of their beards.
C-Whipping

Try answering without the use of internet.
I'll give the correct answers in a few days.