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Sparta’s main rival in Greece was which city-state?
Athens
What group of people were enslaved by the Spartans?
Helots
What did helots mainly do for the Spartans?
Worked on farms and gave half their crops
Why did Sparta focus so heavily on its military?
Fear of helot revolts
What type of government did Sparta have?
A mix of monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy
Who ruled Sparta as kings?
Two kings
What group proposed laws in Sparta?
Council of Elders
Who voted on laws in Sparta?
The Assembly
How many main social classes were in Sparta?
Three
What was the role of Spartan citizens?
Full-time soldiers
Where did Spartan boys go at age seven?
Barracks
What was the main goal of Spartan education?
To build a strong army
What skills were emphasized in Spartan boys’ training?
Discipline, duty, strength, and military skill
At what age did Spartan men join the army?
20
Until what age did Spartan men serve in the army?
60
What was expected of Spartan women?
To be strong physically and emotionally
