They were the adult male citizens of the city-state of Sparta in Laconia (or Lacadaemon) in southern Greece. As they had taken over other peoples in Laconia, they were able to use these as serfs to provide the resources so that they could concentrate on cultural activities and training as armoured warriors (hoplites) to defend their city-state.
Yes they did
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To reach Athens, the Persians wanted to go through a narrow pass called Themopylae. Fortunately for the Athenians, it was guarded by 300 Spartan soldiers who were famous for their strength and courage. They were led by Leonidas, the Spartan King. This way the Greeks were able to slow down the the Persian advance. The Spartan soldiers were killed to the last man.
They were only punished if they were caughtstealing.Their leaders wanted them to learn to steal from their enemies.
In ancient Sparta, boys at the age of 7 were taken from their mothers and went to live in barracks to begin military training. At age 20, they were declared fully-trained soldiers and put on active duty. At age 30, Spartan soldiers no longer had to live in the barracks.At age 7, Spartan boys were taken from their mother and began military training. They lived in barracks with other boys.
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self-discipline andobedience
Yes they did
They were trained to be soldiers from age 7.
Greek soldiers were commonly known as hoplites in ancient Greece. These soldiers were heavily armed infantry soldiers who fought in a phalanx formation. Some well-known Greek warriors include Spartan warriors, known for their disciplined and fearless fighting style.
Yes. Spartan males were trained to be Soldiers since the age of Seven.
soldiers preparing for a war
Their strong and tough soldiers. Also, their great weapons.
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