To conquer more city-states and not get raided
Sparta most likely believed that they needed a strong army so that they could not be overthrown.
they were focused on having a strong army. When you were 7 you went to train in the military.
To defend themselves from the Spartans, Romans, and Persians.
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.
because their city was not a very large city but their pride and tradition was build around their military power AKA pride
from what i herd most Spartans where only 14 to 18 years old
they only did lots of army work.
for defensive power
IN MEXICO
so you can fight in a war