Boys
What did Spartan boys train to become?
Soldiers
What kind of training did girls receive?
Girls were trained to be strong and to defend themselves.
Who did Spartan men spend most of their day with?
Other men.
Their regiment.
How old were boys when they started their training?
7 years old.
What was the role of Spartan women?
To have children who would be strong soldiers.
Why were Spartan women so independent compared to other women in ancient times?
Because the men were not around.
How long did Spartan boys stay with their regiment?
For the rest of their lives.
True or False: Spartan women could not own property.
False.
What did Spartans value?
Strong warriors.
Why did the Spartan boys steal food?
Because their meals they were served were both small and nasty tasting.
Were Spartan families close?
No. Men and women spent most of their time apart, and boys were raised by the state.
What was one thing Sparta lacked?
Artists
Scientists
Philosophers
What was the goal of the hard physical training Spartan boys went through?
To create strong and obedient soldiers.
How would a Spartan's family feel if a member died in battle?
They would feel he died with honor.