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What is the vast majority of Sparta's population consisted of enslaved farm laborers called?

The Helots made up 80% of the population and were considered downtrodden. Theye were state-owned laborers.


Who owned helots in ancient Sparta?

The Spartan state. It allocated the produce of seven serfs (helots) to each Spartan male citizen, which freed them from farming and allowed them to concentrate on military training.


Are laborers classified as slaves?

No, laborers are not classified as slaves. Laborers are individuals who are employed to perform work in exchange for wages or other forms of compensation. Slavery involves forced labor where individuals are owned or controlled by others and have no freedoms or rights.


Where did the ancient Greeks grow there crops?

On the limited fertile land which they individually owned, within their city-state.


What was the ratio of helots to citizens?

In ancient Sparta, the ratio of helots (a state-owned serf or slave) to citizens (Spartan free-born males) was estimated to be around 7 to 1. The helots served as a labor force for the citizens, working the land and producing goods. They also outnumbered the citizens significantly, leading to a system of control and fear by the Spartan state.


Who financed the Delphi theater?

In ancient Greece, the theaters were owned by the city-state, whether the Theater of Delphi or the Theater of Dionysus.


What were the large estates owned by patricians in ancient Rome called?

Large estates in Ancient Rome, owned by patricians, were called latifundia.


Which city-state is known for its military?

Sparta (win) Sparta was unique in ancient Greece for its social system and constitution, which completely focused on military training and excellence. Its inhabitants were classified as Spartiates (Spartan citizens, who enjoyed full rights), Mothakes (non-Spartan free men raised as Spartans), Perioikoi (freedmen), and Helots (state-owned serfs, enslaved non-Spartan local population). Spartiates underwent the rigorous agoge training and education regimen, and Spartan phalanxes were widely considered to be among the best in battle. Spartan women enjoyed considerably more rights and equality to men than elsewhere in the classical world. Sparta was the subject of fascination in its own day, as well as in the West following the revival of classical learning. Sparta continues to fascinate Western Culture; an admiration of Sparta is called laconophilia


What current state of the US was once owned by another state?

it was owned by India


Who is the State Minister for State-Owned Enterprises for Indonesia?

Dahlan Iskan is the State Minister for State-Owned Enterprises for Indonesia.


Did Sparta have a social class system?

Sparta's social system was created in 783 b.c. Sparta was unique in ancient Greece for its social system and constitution, which completely focused on military training and excellence. Its inhabitants were classified as Spartiates (Spartan citizens, who enjoyed full rights), Mothakes (non-Spartan free men raised as Spartans), Perioikoi (freedmen), and Helots (state-owned serfs, enslaved non-Spartan local population).


What is Sparta set up a brutal system of strict control?

Spartans turned conquered people into helots or state-owned slaves who greatly outnumber Spartans so Spartans set up brutal system of control