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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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How does nearness to the sea help alleviate greek resource shortage?
Well see what happned was that wen they got on the river they all sunk and died like dumb retards GO ROME
The 5th century Athenian hoplite fought in a battle formation known as a phalanx. Below is a basic description of that system.
PHALANX
Ancient Greek formation of infantry. The soldiers were arrayed in rows (8 or 16), with arms at the ready, making a solid block that could sweep bristling through the more dispersed ranks of the enemy. Originally employed by the Spartans, it was developed by Epaminondas of Thebes (d. 362 BC). Use of the phalanx reached its apex when Philip II and Alexander the Great used the great Macedonian phalanx (16 deep and armed with the sarissa, a spear c.13 ft/4 m long) to conquer all Greece and the Middle East. Later, the Macedonian phalanx deteriorated and had few Macedonians in it; it was defeated in several battles with the Romans who conquered (168 BC) the Macedonians at Pydna. Thereafter the phalanx was obsolete. Because it lacked tactical flexibility, the phalanx was a better defensive than offensive formation.
How did the city-states of Athens and Sparta control citizens of Greece beyond their own territory?
They formed leagues of cities.
Athens made it's allies into an empire and unashamedly milked them for money to support its own lifestyle, and using their military resources to help promote its own interests and ambitions.
Sparta was more circumspect, providing leadership in times of trouble and maintaining peace.
Why did Athens and Sparta join forces to fight the Persians?
Persia attempted to bring the mainland reek cities within its empire to enforce peace. The northern Greeks submitted, but the southern Greek cities, including Sparta and Athens, combined to repel the invasion.
What term was not in use during the golden age of ancient Greece?
The term that was not used during the age of ancient Greece was stone age. They did not use this term because there wasn't enough stones
What are symbols used to represent Hephaestus?
Forge and fire were th symbols of Hephaestus, god of fire and metalworking.
What happened when Sparta and Athens went to war for control of Greece?
Sparta and its allies were at war with Athens and its allies over Athens' interference in the affairs of cities in the Spartan alliance (Peloponnesian League). After a destructive 27-year war, Athens was defeated, stripped of its empire and became a second rate power. Sparta became dominant in the Greek world until deposed by Thebes. This continuous warfare do debilitated the Greek world that it cleared the way for Philip of Macedon to establish dominance.
What generated the distrust between Athens and Sparta?
The Athens sent a contingent to help the Sparta put down a serf uprising. The Athenians started to side with the serfs, and the Spartans sent them home. Relations soured.
What is a city state made up of?
A city state originated with farmland, with a fortress for protection and refuge, which developed into a city. It was built near water to facilitate trade and fishing, and had its own independent government.
Was Phillip II the leader of battle of Thermopylae?
Leonidas I was the leader of Battle of Thermopylae.
What saw a united Athens and Sparta against an Asian?
The Persian attempt to appoint a Persian governor of mainland Greece to stop Greek interference in the Greek city-states within the Persian Empire in Asia Minor.
Why did Sparta conquer other lands?
The reason a country has a military is to have protection and to gain power. When Sparta existed power came from conquest of other places. Slaves, riches, and the resources of the country were taken by the conquest.
Where Helen and menelaus returned to and lived happily ever after?
Yes, they were some of the only couples who did live happily ever after.
What did Sparta and Athens represent?
They represents physical prowess (Sparta) and intellect (Athens)... Greece was very powerful in those times possessing both. Renowned warriors and philosophers came from Greece also.
