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When they conquered all of the southern Peloponnesian peninsula, the had a serf farming people to live off. They needed military strength to keep them under control, and to repel other city-states which coveted their territory.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoFrom being a small city-state, they took over the southern Peloponnese peninsula, and turned the captured population into serfs who gave half their produce to Sparta.
Sparta then had to defend this extended territory from external predators, and keep control against serf uprisings. So they turned their citizens into full-time warriors, who were supported by the proceeds of their subject peoples.
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∙ 12y agoThe Spartans formed a military based culture after they were invaded by the dorians
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∙ 12y agoTo have an advantage in war. Kids started training when they turn 7 and join war when 12
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∙ 11y agoThey had conquered more territory than they needed, and so were able tu be supported by the serfs and devote themselves to military strength in order to protect the land which sustained them.
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∙ 11y agothey wanted to be the strongest army ever
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Why did Spartans place so much stress on the military?
because so the Spartans will help military service to be stronger. Also for protection maybey they will die easier than the Spartans
Why did Spartans stress military training?
Because the leaders thought that a military society created more obedient and loyal citizens
What influenced the Spartans to have military government?
The Spartans did not have military government. They had a council of elders (ephors) and a popular assembly, at which all Spartan citizens could attend and vote.
The Spartans of ancient Greece were notable for their?
military skills and fighting spirit
Is the answer true or false the Spartans changed their society into a military state?
True .
What were Spartans famous for?
The Spartans were renown for their military discipline , courage in battle and their devotion to the military arts .
Why did Spartans place so much stress on the military?
because so the Spartans will help military service to be stronger. Also for protection maybey they will die easier than the Spartans
What were Spartans lives based around?
The military
Why did Spartans stress military training?
Because the leaders thought that a military society created more obedient and loyal citizens
Are athenians or Spartans the center of the greek culture?
athenians ;)
What influenced the Spartans to have military government?
The Spartans did not have military government. They had a council of elders (ephors) and a popular assembly, at which all Spartan citizens could attend and vote.
What kind of training did Spartans get?
They were trained in military activities.
What were the Spartans military strategies?
Because power was everything and they be live military was best starage
How is Lycurgus perceived by the Spartans?
As founder of their state and political culture.
What is the name of the military formation used famously by the Spartans?
phalanx
What led the Spartans to develop there military way of life?
Not Sure
What city state focused on the military skills in Greece?
Spartans
