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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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Three a year apart - Salamis 480 BCE, Plataia and Mykale 479 BCE.
Why did the 1st messenian war begin?
This war between Messenia and Sparta was 743-724 BCE.
It was an extension of the wars between the Achaeans who were the existing inhabitants and the incoming Dorians who were extending their grip on the Peloponnesian peninsula.
Dorian Sparta won and gained control of the territory of the southern Peloponnese. The Messenians either left the area or became serfs of the Spartans. This serf (helot) population allowed the Spartans to concentrate on military activity, supported by the labour of the helots.
Lycurgus of Sparta was the one who created the laws of Sparta but he was not a king.
There were kings with the name Lycourgus (of Nemea, of Thrace etc) but they were minor kings.
What happen to the Spartans at the end of reach?
All of the Spartans died, or went MIA at the Fall of Reach. Except for The Master Chief.
What was the name of the war the Spartans fought the Persians?
The Spartans combined with the other southern Greek states to repel a Persian invasion designed to incorporate mainland Greece within the Persian empire in 480-479 BCE.
It is often called today the Persian War, however the Greeks fought the Persians off and on over two hundred years.
How is it different from Athens?
Attica was the territory of the city-state of Athens. Athens was the city, Attica stretched for 30 miles from the Saronic Gulf and port of Piraeus north to the Hermettus Mountains.
The city of Athens is situated just north of Piraeus.
What were the consequences of the Spartans from the battle of thermopylae?
They lost one of their two kings and his bodyguard.
They kept their army home defending their city.
They agreed to continue the Greek strategy of trying to defeat the Persian fleet so that the southern Greek cities would not have to remain at home defending thier cities against threatened Persian amphibious attack, and could concentrate against the persian army, which they did the following year.
As the sea battle at Artemesion which was precipitated by the holding of the pass at Thermopylai failed, there was little result from Thermopylai other than good propaganda after the war.
The original city of Sparta no longer exists. Sparta, Greece was located in Laconia, along the banks of the Eurotas. Its coordinates were 37 degrees 4' 55" N, 22 degrees 25' 25" E.
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What did gorgo queen of Sparta do for a living?
Gorgo was brought up like every other Spartan women and she was raised like them too. she was well-educated, self-confident, outspoken, and involved in the body politic.
Why are men more important then ladies in Sparta and Athens?
Women were not more important then men were in Sparta and Athens. Men just had a lot of pride in the selfs and thought that the woman should not be treated as well. They just plain had to much pride in themselfs.
What is the largest city state in Greece Athens or Sparta?
Athens is the largest city-state in ancient Greece, both in terms of population and cultural influence. It was known for its advancements in art, philosophy, and democracy. In contrast, Sparta was more focused on military prowess and had a smaller population. Thus, Athens held a more significant position in terms of size and cultural legacy.
3 Why was Sparta unable to successfully besiege Athens?
Athens was able to beat Sparta because they had a bettter naval unit than the Spartins
No he did not. Ares is the god of war and he was a Greek god so many people believed that ares rested in the soul of every spartan man but so may also believed that rested upon mount Olympus.
Were the Spartans or Myrmidons stronger?
The Spartans and Myrmidons were both renowned warrior cultures in ancient history, but they differed significantly in their organization and military tactics. Spartans, known for their rigorous training and discipline, had a well-structured army and a strong societal emphasis on warfare, making them formidable in battle. On the other hand, Myrmidons, famously led by Achilles in the Trojan War, were elite warriors known for their exceptional bravery and skill. While it's difficult to definitively say which was stronger, Spartans had a more extensive military system, whereas the Myrmidons were celebrated for individual heroism and prowess.
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A spartan queen was the wife of a spartan king, the most famous being Gorgo, wife of Leonidas (also his niece....but we'll ignore that)
How are Sparta and Athens alike?
- Located in Greece
- Both are polis, or city states of ancient Greece
- Had Slaves
-Belived in same gods
- are storngest city states of ancient Greece
- Both attended at the ancient Olympic
- Fought in the Persian war
- Had colonies
- Had allies throughout Greece
What is the difference between ancient Athens and Sparta?
The difference is that they were in a war, of couse one lost and one won. Can you guess which one lost?
a. Spartas
b. Athens
If you said Athens, you are correct. The athens ruled for many years. Then Sparta came and kicked their butts in the war!
AncientGreekGirl :)
Why might attacks on the greek city-states have been difficult for the Persians?
it would be difficult beacause they didnt know how to swim
