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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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Spartan boys were sent to military camp at age?

Both boys and girls were raised by women until the age of seven At 7 boys were taken from their mothers and grouped together in "packs" and were sent to what is almost equivalent to present-day military boot camp. At age 20, they became a soldier in the Spartan Army.


At what age did the spartan soldier marry?

Spartan soldier had to marry at the age of 30


What age did spartan soldiers marry?

At age 20


What age did spartan boys become adults?

There were stages in becoming an adult in Sparta. Spartan boys were allowed to join the army reserve at age 18. They left childhood education and were voted into public messes at age 20; those who did not get into one of the public messes could not become citizens. If they qualified, they became full citizens at age 30.


What age did Spartans leave home for military training?

Spartan boys were taken from their mothers at the age of seven, to be trained for fighting. As they aged, they progressed. When they were eleven they got stuck with 14 other boys. The bravest became captain, and controled the other 14.


What if a spartan had no armor on and a ninja had no armor on who would win?

A spartan of course because they went trough trainging of age 7 to 20.


When could spartan males marry?

Spartan men were encouraged to marry at the age of 20. Although, if they were not married by the age of 30, it became compulsory. Spartan men were not allowed to live at their homes until they have finished the 10 years of military service, starting at the age of 20. In these ten years, if they were married, they lived away from their home and in their barracks with the syssita. When they turned 30 they went into the reserve, and could move home.


Were Spartan boys given lots of meat to eat?

yes, Greek wrestlers were given 20 lbs of meat


What age does agoge end?

The agoge, or Spartan education system, typically ended around the age of 20 for young Spartan men. At this point, they would officially become full-fledged citizens and could participate in military campaigns.


What were boys in Sparta responsibilities?

Spartan boys Ages 7-12(values training):Boys left home and got basic education. Ages 12-18(physical training):Boys developed physical skills through exercise. Ages 18-20(military training):Men learned how to fight as a part of the army. Ages 20-30(Military service):Soldiers formed the body of the Spartan army. Age 30 (Full citizenship):Soldiers could participate in the assembly and move back home.


At what age do boys's armpits get sweaty?

From 12-20


How long did spartan men stay in the army?

Sparta was a city-state of ancient Greece. It was not a person unless you are talking about someone named Sparta, in which case you should be more specific about who you are asking about. Example: MSG John Sparta, or Lt Sparta Griffin, or the name of a famous Spartan soldier.