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Q1: Why were soldiers important?

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Greek soldiers

During the time of the ancient Greeks, there were often threats of invasion from overseas or attack by neighbouring states.

As a result, in all Greek states, fighting was taken very seriously.

When they became soldiers, men gave a sacred military oath in front of their shields.