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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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List one difference between life in Sparta and Athens?
Sparta Woman had much more freedom the Athenian woman. Sparta woman also had a better education than Athens.
Did the Spartans win the battle 300?
The Spartans were all killed, as were the Thespians; the Thebans surrendered; the other city contingents were sent home before the final act. So, no.
A noun used to describe another noun is called an attributive noun (or noun adjunct).
Examples of nouns that may describe Sparta are:
- dominion Sparta
- island Sparta
- state Sparta
- warrior Sparta
The five ephors were the senior magistrates of Sparta, and responsible for running day-to-day affairs.
Why did Leonidas decide to fight the pesians at Thermopylae?
because of where and how Thermopylae was built there was only one way for the Persians to come in, the front. Plus the Spartans attack method phalanx was very good on frontward attacks Thermopylae was the perfect place for the Spartans to fight even though they lost.
What is menelaus's physical appearance?
Well Ive read and can presume that he was somewhat Muscular, being a king and warrior that is. May have been average to taller height as well. Also that he may have been red headed. Why? I'm not really sure.
Were the serfs in Sparta known as Hoplites?
No. The Serfs were called "Helots" and were mainly based in Messenia. They worked to provide food for the Spartiates, the elite Spartan class.
Hoplites were the Spartan warriors. The common image of these men in helmets, with a large shield and spear each, arranged in rows was called the Phalanx.
What direction is Sparta from the capital city Athens?
no, Sparta and Athens were both the wealthiest city-states in Ancient and Classical Greece. they were totaly different city-states, Athens was the largest, but frankly Sparta is just more famous!
What sea did the Greeks settle around?
the Balkan peninsula (where the early Greeks settled around) is right next to the Aegean Sea
If Sparta's army became weak what probably staged rebellion?
The serfs of subjected Messenia who worked the land and gave half their produce to Sparta. For that reason, when the Spartan army left on a military expedition, it took seven helots (serfs) for every Spartan hoplite (armoured warrior) not only to use as light infantry, but to prevent them rising in their absence when Sparta was left unprotected.
Who enjoyed hearing stories of Homer?
Many people throughout the ages have relished in the great tales of Homer.
Athens took greece over and slay the spartans for good in about 599B.C.E
Who win spartan against Persian?
Yes the Persians did defeat the 300 Spartans and Greeks, but after, a double spy led the Persians to the wrong straight after destroying Athens. The Greek fleet overwhelemed the Persians, so the Persians retrieted. The Persian bridge that was biult was destroyed and the the Greeks kept part of the bridge as a trophy. With Persia now out of their homeland, the Spartans and Athenians teamed up once more and went to battle with the Persians. The battle of Persia and Sparta/Athens lasted 3 years. The Spartan/Athenian army defeted the Persians!
Persia lost against the Spartans/Athenians!
What did the Greeks defeat of the Persians do?
Persia agreed to stay away from Greek city-states in the eastern Aegean littoral.
A helots job was to look after its owners child, look after the farm and more.
they worked in mines they normally died in 2 years time, they could garden, be handy mens, wet-nurses, cooks, clearing women and nannies.
Why were only 300 Spartans sent to the battle of thermopylae?
The main Spartan army was kept at home to guard against a threatened Persian amphibious invasion.
What were Spartans not allowed to do?
they werent allowed to have personal relationships besides friends. love in the barracks is a no-no
