Sparta A
What is Sparta known for?
Its military society
When were boys sent to the train for the military?
7 years old
What was special about the way women were treated in Sparta?
They had more freedom, could own property, and travel.
Fill in the blanks,
The council of _____
Sparta was ruled by ______ ________
Elders, 2, Kings
Boys learned what?
Arithmetic, geometry, drawing, public speaking, athletics.
What did their economy rely on?
Agriculture
What did the young boys in the military study?
Reading, writing, and how to use weapons.
Why were women trained in sports and athletics?
To be strong enough to raise strong sons.
More/ the most
What did girls study?
Home skills like spinning weaving, cleaning.
Who worked on the farms?
Helots
When did they young men enter the actual army?
What type of government did Sparta have?
An oligarchy.
What was the council allowed to do that no-one else could?
Order executions or exiles.
What did farmers want when they won the rebellion?
End all debts, redistribute land to the poor.
When did the farmworkers revolt? Did they win?
650 BCE, No they were CRUSHED!
What was special about a man turning 30?
He could move home.
What were the job responsibilities of the kings?
Lead the army and religious ceremonies.
What were Ephors?
People hired to enforce laws and manage taxes.
Who was the tyrant ruler? What was he known for?
Solon, known for giving loans, building shrines, encouraged the worship of Athena.
Why did Sparta decide to focus on the military?
To instill discipline.
When was the marrying age for men?
20 years old
Who was allowed into the "assembly"?
What did they believe came of education?
Unrest
Who was the ruler that was a noble and prized democracy? What council did he make?
Cleisthens, All male council off 500