Foundations: The Polis and the Hoplite

Describe the transition from the Greek Dark Ages to the Archaic period.

Explain how the polis (city-state) emerged as the fundamental Greek political unit.

Analyze how Greece's geography influenced the development of independent city-states and maritime trade.

Describe the equipment of the hoplite warrior and the tactics of the phalanx formation.

Explain how the 'hoplite revolution' shaped the social and political structures of many city-states.

Describe the Great Colonization movement and its impact on the Greek world.