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7 years old
What is an alternate name for the Apella or Assembly?
Ekklesia
What were Spartan women expected to do?
be healthy and strong to bear strong sons for Sparta.
Who were the Spartans fighting in the '300' battle?
Persia
Children were encouraged to do this as long as they were not caught
steal
Outline the make up and powers of the Gerousia
This was made up of 28 elders and 2 kings- proposed, debated and voted on 'bills' before passing to Ekklesia (then went to Ephors).
While sources claim Spartan women did not wear these, the evidence suggests otherwise.
jewelry, cosmetics and perfume
In which year did the Battle of Thermopylae occur?
480 BC
Describe the literacy & speech style of Spartans
learned to read & write but only functional encouraged, flowery writing or public oratory banned- Lakonic speech- Herodotus = 1 source of this info.
Who said this? "These are the royal rights which have been given by the Spartans to their kings: priesthood---of Zeos Sparta and Zeos Uranios---and the right of making war against whatsoever land they please...and that when they go on expeditions the kings shall go out first and return last; that a hundred picked men shall be their guard upon expeditions"
Herodotus
Who is said to have made this comment to the Persian emissary in 480 BC to explain why a woman was speaking? "because only Spartan women given birth to Spartan men."
Queen Gorgo, wife of Leonidis- or is at least said to have by Herodotus.
What is the name meaning 'Hot Gates' where the '300' Spartans died?
The Battle of Thermopylae
Which Athenian ancient source refers to Spartan women as 'thigh flashers' referring to their revealing clothing?
The Battle of Thermopylae was the 2nd invasion attempt by Persia. Which Persian king oversaw this attempt?
Xerxes
Helen of the Trojan Horse legend was said to have been a Spartan woman. Which temple site was dedicated to her and her husband?
The Menelaion
Where would you find this inscription and what does it mean? "Oh stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that here we lie, obedient to their laws"
Kolonis Hill - the burial mound of the '300' referring to the willingness of the '300' to die for Sparta