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Who rules Sparta?
Sparta was ruled by two hereditary kings. This meant that the kings were not related to each other, but their titles were passed down to their sons. Sparta also had a council of elders who advised the kings.
What was the function of the two kings?
Balance. To play one against the other.
Why did the Spartans have two kings?
Sparta ran on a system of democracy, therefore it had two kings who shared responsibilities. It is evident from Plutarch's; "Life of Lycurgus", that a lawgiver known by the name of Lycurgus derived the Spartan laws from the oracle at Delphi, which outlined how Sparta was to function. Within this Delphic Oracle it was stated that Sparta was to have two kings.Careful there....Ancient Sparta had no such democracy! Sparta was a dinarchy, under the rule of two consecutive kings along with nine 'ephors' and a council. The common people had no say. Clarification....Sparta had two kings. The kings belonged to the Council of Elders (Gerousia) which had 5 Ephors along with nobles who were over 60 years of age. The Spartan government also consisted of an assembly made up of male citizens who were over the age of 30. The assembly itself had little power and was there primarily to support the Kings and Ephors. This was not a democratic government like Athens, but rather a government run by a small elite few.Two kings, from two families, Agiad and Eurypontids, who descended from Herakles. One would go to war and one would remain in the city.
What type of government does Sparta have?
Sparta's government was different than other Greek governments. They had two kings ruled the city, but a 28-member council of elders limited the powers of the kings. These men were recruited from the aristocratic Spartiates.
How was the governemt in Sparta structured?
they were both the military
What was ziggurats purpose?
for kings
What was the purpose of the Valley of the kings?
they are pharohs tombs
What was the purpose of kings speech?
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Was Athens governed by two kings?
No - Sparta had two kings.
Why did spartan have two kings?
Spartans had two kings because it was efficient for there government and they liked to do it hard ;)
What is the meaning Old Testament kings?
Because it deals with the kings of Isa real in the two books of Kings.
Which city was ruled by two kings and a council Athens or Sparta?
Sparta was ruled by two kings and its council, the Gerousia.
Did they mummified King Tutankhamun by mistake or was it in purpose?
On purpose. All kings were mummified. His was rather a rushed job because his death was unexpected.
Are there kings in Japan?
There are an emperor "Tennou" in Japan, currently emperor Akihito, but they merely serve a ceremonial and symbolic purpose with no actual governing power.
What two professional sports teams are called the Kings?
Sacramento Kings (NBA)Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
What are the ratings and certificates for Pair of Kings - 2010 Kings of Legend Part Two 2-2?
Pair of Kings - 2010 Kings of Legend Part Two 2-2 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-Y7
What are the ratings and certificates for Pair of Kings - 2010 Return of the Kings Part Two 1-2?
Pair of Kings - 2010 Return of the Kings Part Two 1-2 is rated/received certificates of: USA:TV-Y7
