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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 did the Spartans install in other city states?

They installed nothig. They were very introverted, involved in their city and territory affairs and training for war. They were always slow to react to the affairs of other cities, trying to avoid conflicts, but when pushed too far, reacted decisively.

What happened to Spartan babies when they were sick?

Their parents tried to nurse them back to health.

What year was spartas war?

The Spartans were at war every few years for several hundred years.

Did the Spartans fight against the Greeks?

Yes, the Spartans did fight against the Greeks. They fought them in the Peloponnesian War.

Why did Sparta elected officials have more power than the kings did?

The senate of 24 magistrates were given progressively more political authority transferred from the dual kings. The kings became war leaders and had religious responsibilities. Even on campaigns, thw senators accompanied a king to ensure that he maintained political directions.

What does a Spartan helmet look like?

The main component to be found in a fencing mask is steel.

Why was it so difficult for Athens and Sparta to defeat each othere?

Each had allies which augmented its power.

Athens had an empire of about 180 city-states spread around the eastern Aegean Sea,. It had strong walls, which extended down to the sea, which enabled it to be resupplied during a siege. It also had a superior navy, which gave it the ability to threaten and raid opposing cities of the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta, and to ensure resupply of the city by sea from its empire.

The Peloponnesian League had the strongest land forces, and was able to besiege Athens. By whittling don Athens' allies, it progressively reduced Athens' power and resupply, until finally after 27 years of fighting, the Athenian fleet was destroyed (Persia gave money to pay for a Peloponnesian fleet) and Athens was starved into submission.

Why did the Spartans need the helots?

They worked the land, and rendered half their produce to Sparta, which allowed the Spartans to concentrate on supervising them, defend the territory, and take part in their own society.

How old were boys in ancient Sparta when they finished school?

They were tested on education around the ages 18-20. They retired military at the age of 60

Why were some Greeks shocked by the lives of spartan women?

Spartan women were treated with some equality in contrast to the rest of the Greek world .

Who could limit the power of the council of elders in Sparta?

The ultimate authority was the general assembly of adult male citizens who decided on all substantive policy issues. The council implemented their decisions and governed between the regular assembly meetings.

Is little available food a characteristic of Athens Sparta or both?

Spartan men ate a soup made from pigs' legs and blood, known as black soup. Boys were given a minimal diet because they thought that would train them to work on an empty stomach. Athens and the rest of Greece were noted for a more varied diet and those that could afford it were gourmet eaters.

Breakfast was usually bread dipped in wine. Lunch was often the same with the addition of figs, salted fish, and olives. Dinner was the large meal with eggs, cheese, fish, breads, and vegetables. Only the wealthy could afford meats.

What was the spartan army made up of?

The Spartan army was made up of Spartan men who have been trained in the art of warfare since they could walk.