because their city was not a very large city but their pride and tradition was build around their military power AKA pride
Sparta most likely believed that they needed a strong army so that they could not be overthrown.
To conquer more city-states and not get raided
they were focused on having a strong army. When you were 7 you went to train in the military.
They belived the world was theirs and they wanted to conquer it. (please improve my answer if needed.)
they went to have kids (=
The Battle of Thermopylae .(the 300 Spartans were part of a 7,000-strong Greek force which held the pass).The Battle of Thermopylae.It was not just 300 Spartans, it was a force of about 7,000 from several Greek cities.
The 300 Spartans.
Assyrians needed a strong army to keep the people they conquered in control. They also needed one to conquer more people and protect their land.
from what i herd most Spartans where only 14 to 18 years old
were they live what they believe in what they eat and most of all is the way there army is Spartans were all war Athens were mostly peace but know how to fight
they only did lots of army work.
for defensive power