A hoplite phalanx is a fighting formation used in ancient Greek warfare, consisting of heavily armed infantry soldiers called hoplites standing shoulder to shoulder in a tight formation known as a phalanx. The phalanx was characterized by its disciplined, closed formation, with each soldier holding a long spear and a large shield, which created a wall of overlapping shields and spears.

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A Hoplite Phalanx Is

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A hoplite phalanx is

A) a disciplined,closed fighting formation.
B) a large many-oared warship.
C) a new tax leveled against foreigners in Athens.
D) a Greek cavalry formation.

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