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Which social group in ancient Sparta was lowest in status?
Helots
Helots were spartan?
The Helots were a subjugated population in Laconia and Messenia, a territory controlled by Sparta
Why was Sparta very concerned about its military stregnth?
because they needed to make sure the helots (servants) didn't rebel against them because the helots outnumbered them greatly
What was a captive worker enslaved by Sparta called?
The Spartans used Helots to till their land. These were, however, not slaves but serfs - that is they were bound to the land and delivered half their produce to Sparta. They were also used in war as light infantry, and the best of them freed from serfdom after good performance.
How many people lived in Sparta in 400 bc?
Even counting its helots, Sparta's population did not come anywhere near Athens' quarter million.
Which social group in ancient Sparta was lowest in status?
Helots
Where helots located in the Athens or Sparta?
Sparta
Was the Helots citizens of Sparta?
The Helots were not Spartan citizens ; they were essentially slaves .
What were slaves called in Sparta?
Helots.
In Sparta what are slaves called?
the Helots
What did Helots do in Sparta?
get money get paid
Helots were spartan?
The Helots were a subjugated population in Laconia and Messenia, a territory controlled by Sparta
How did the helots make the Sparta a military power?
Spartans needed to be able to keep helots at bay
Did Sparta have slaves?
Yes, Sparta had slaves, known as helots. The helots were a subjugated population primarily made up of people from conquered regions like Messenia and Laconia. Unlike typical slaves in other societies, helots were not individually owned but were considered property of the Spartan state. They worked the land and produced food, which supported the Spartan citizens (the Spartiates), allowing them to focus on military training and governance. The relationship between Spartans and helots was complex and often harsh. Helots were frequently oppressed and humiliated to keep them subservient, and Spartans would sometimes engage in rituals and even organized killings to instill fear and prevent rebellion. Despite their low status, helots were crucial to Sparta's economy and society, enabling the city-state to maintain its intense military culture.
In Sparta enslaved people were called what?
Slaves or enslaved people in Sparta were called helots.
State owned laborers of ancient Sparta?
helots
What were the problems in Sparta?
The main problem in Sparta was that the helots, or slaves would often rebel and invading countries would often arm the helots who outnumbered the Spartans 4 to 1
