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Sparta
One of the city states of ancient Greece, Sparta was well known for its warrior culture.
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What advantage did the Spartans have over the Athenians?
The Athenians had more money so they had better things, and more of. Sparta was worried most about war and didnt care about money and trades.
Haylee, World History.
How did Sparta come to a fall?
Over a series of wars, most of which it won, Sparta lost most of their military manpower, and could no longer compete with the rising power of Thebes.
Why was Sparta Called an Oligarchy 3 reasons?
Sparta was called an oligarchy because it was governed by a small group of elites, primarily the two hereditary kings and a council of elders known as the Gerousia. This ruling class held significant power over political decisions and military matters, limiting the influence of the broader citizenry. Additionally, the Spartan assembly had limited authority, as its decisions could be overridden by the Gerousia. Lastly, the social structure favored a privileged minority, with the majority of the population (the helots) having no political rights.
How did Spartans treat women and children?
Spartan women were amongst the best treated in the Ancient world. They were of equal stature to men and did not have to do any work throughout their whole lives. Their sole purpose was to exercise (in order to bear strong children) and to keep the state under control whilst the men were at war (remember that the helot population heavily outnumbered the Spartans).
In regards to children, they had to survive a harsh and tormenting life, but that in Spartans' eyes this was a necessary step to create the finest warriors of the ancient world.
Did Spartan boys had only one cloak and a thin mat for sleeping on?
They had a cloak, however no thin mat.
How did Spartans the goods they needed for everyday life?
Oh honey, the Spartans were all about that self-sufficiency life. They got their goods through farming, trading, and conquering neighboring regions. Basically, they did whatever it took to make sure they had what they needed to survive and thrive.
What was highly prized in ancient Sparta?
Being a Spartiate - that is an hereditary member of the warrior class which was the core of Spartan society and structure. Other free men (perioeci = 'the livers around') and the serfs were the lower orders.
Incessant wars caused the drastic shrinking of this privileged class to the stage where they could no longer compete with the other Greek cities numerically and Sparta slipped into obscurity.
3 example of Athenian influence found in western culture today?
3 example of Athenian influence found in western culture today are Hellenistic Age, Athens and Sparta and Aristotle.
