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Did Spartan boys had only one cloak and a thin mat for sleeping on?
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They had a cloak, however no thin mat.
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What military technique help Sparta become so strong?
Training - as Sparta was supported by a serf population, the Spartan men were able to devote themselves to training for war, while its opponents had to work and farm for a living and so spent only a day a month on traaining.
When was the spartan helmet created?
Approximately 600 BC. WRONG.In 650s Sparta already subjugated all Messenia and made their people helots. Helmet is believed to be around 700BC. Only Spartan helmet is wrong term as whole Greece used several types,one of the most notable and popular was Corinthian type helmet,who itself had some shape modification and evolution through centuries.
Why did they only have 300 soldiers?
If you are talking about the Spartans at Thermopylai, they had 300 hoplites (heavy infantry), 2,100 light infantry, and there were about 7,000 from other Greek cities. The Saprtan 300 heavy infantry were the personal bodyguard of King Leonidas. The rest of the Spartan army was kept at home to protect against the threat of an amphibious attack by the Persian navy.
What did the drummer boy do during the civil war?
the drummer boys use was to warn officers when some one was attacking them,to call officers when somebody needed helpThe drummer boys drummed orders to the troops and were a vital part of battle communication, but many of them were killed because fire was aimed at them to stop the orders from getting to troops. There are reports of some when the drums were destroyed they picked up a gun and fought. The average age of the drummer boy was about 12. Drumming wasn't the only thing the boys did. While in camp they would carry water, rub down horses, gather wood and cook. There is evidence that one was a barber for the troops when he wasn't drumming. They also helped carry wounded off the field or assisted in burial details.
What does a spartan warrior look like?
Spartan warrior would look like very different in different periods of their history.From the unofficial beginning of their rein in 650 BC,through their peak at 500-480BC,to their fall in 440-370's BC. Why? Because soldiers equipment,arms and armor evolved,as well as the tactics.So combined lightly armored and extremly heavily armored hoplites battle with both spears and javelins and slingshots from the time of Messenian wars,through hard fighting,head to head othismos,from age of Persian wars to more faster lightly armored troops by the time of Peloponnesian wars. So,as evidences indicate,even from Olympic games, Spartans did become less athletic in later Classical period,they abandoned armor,and adopted lighter way of warfare. So,iIn times of Persian invasion,which you probably are most interested in,as everyone,Spartan warrior would be quite strong,buff individual,because the push and stab way of fighting would require tremendous strength with little or no running. He also supposed to be strong enough to fight effectively with 8kg shiled,and 15-20kg armor..He would have long naturaly curled,yet often combed hair,if he was older than 30.Natural beard,some of it at least.And would be dark haired mostly,because of the Greek genetics.His skin would be very tan because he would spend most of the time outside. In war or training,he would wear nothing mostly,or chiton/light tunic that either went to gather at shoulders or ended at the belly button.At the time of Thermopyles it's color would vary in normal natural colors.often decorated by wives(see movie Troy for great tunic representation) It reached only enough to cover genitals. ON that he would wear bronze thorax,or chest armor/curiass..Bronze greaves for shins,or optionally for thighs.Bronze helmet,usually the type called corinthian.With or more often probably without crest.Optionally armor for shoulder and upper arm(right only),armor for lower arm,armor for feet,and genitals.He would carry a wide circular shield,made of wood and leather,rimmed or faced with bronze,ornamented and decorated in bronze as well. When not in fight Spartan soldiers would wear dark red/crimson cloaks.Cloaks were normal part of soldier non battle uniform.And it was the only part of the Spartan looks that was uniform by military rule(even that is not sure for as early as 500-480BC, it is though sure for later times). He would carry approx 2m long spear,with 20-25cm spear tip usually in shape simmilar to olive leaf,made of iron.And on the other end the so called lizard killer,that was made out of bronze and had several purposes. REMEMBER THAT NO UNIFORMITY CAN BE MADE EVEN TODAY WITH STRICT RULES LET ALONE IN 500BC WITH ALMOST NO RULES.SO THE LOOKS INSIDE ONE ARMY WOULD VARY GREATLY, AND EXCEPT COMPULSORY ELEMENTS LIKE SHIELD,HELMET AND GREAVES ALL OTHER WAS LEFT FOR INDIVIDUAL TO CHOOSE.
Did spartan boys sleep on mats and have one cloak only?
Spartan boys did not sleep on mats. They slept on reeds. They had very hard and uncomfortable beds with no sheets or pillows.
Did spartan boys have only meat to eat?
no because they cant afford to lose there solierss
Some differences between Spartan and Athenian boys?
The Athenian boys are more free than the Spartan boys. The Athenians are not mandated to join the army nor the navy. They can go to school to pursue education in arts and sciences. The Spartans are only focused on the war and that they are to be trained in military service only.
How young boys in Sparta were?
Spartan girls and boys were at the ages of six and seven years old when first starting training.
Which type of spartan in halo came first spartan 2 or spartan 3?
The spartan 2 came first. The spartan 3 came after the spartan 2s. The spartan 3s technically never were introduced in the game, just in books. Also, only one spartan 3 survived Onyx.
Can you get a burmy with a snow cloak?
no . burmy has no snow cloak form . it only has the leaf , trash and sand cloaks .
Can you do what master chief does?
Only a SPARTAN can!
What is a master chief?
it is a rank in the spartan army and John (master chief) is not only the last spartan but he is also the only master chief
Are there more Spartans than master chief still alive?
Yes, there are heaps, but you will only hear about them in the books. Spartan-006: Jai Spartan-058: Linda Spartan-062: Maria Spartan-084: Fhajad Spartan-087: Kelly Spartan-104: Frederick Spartan-111: Adriana Spartan-117: John (Master Chief)
What are the limitations of spartan education?
Spartan men only got taught reading, writing, sports, and military training.
In lord of the flies jack is the only one who wears a black cloak?
no - all the choir boys do... it's their school uniform; a catholic boarding school.
How was Sparta's military different from greases military?
Sparta's military was only Spartan Citizens and had almost no archers. The training began at age 6 when a boy was taken from his mother and pressed into a harsh military school where they were regularly beaten and starved encourging strentgh, loyalty, and taking what you need. Spartan boys often stole from Helots, which were spartan slaves, to get food. When they were ready they went into the mountains and had to survive for 10 days to a month, with only a adult Spartan there to make sure he didnt cheat, abnd mabye another boy. Greeks were a lot less physical in their training. They were a sign up army. Often boys washed out from cities because tehy weren't use to the training. And the training was not as tough.
