Sparta

Question 1

Politics

Answer 1

Oligarchy
Council of elders
All members over 30
Spartans rigidly organized
Women have strong sons for military
Spartans rigidly organized and tightly controlled
 Men in military from 7 to 60 – lived in barracks from 7 to 30, harsh discipline, training in military/obedience to authority, simple meals
 Men’s political role - military and vote at 30 (could then also live at home)
 Women’s political role – have strong sons for the military

Question 2

Economics

Answer 2

Peloponnesian league
May leave
Simple trade policy
Limited trade among themselves
Conquered messenians and laconians

Question 3

Culture

Answer 3

No interest in art
Art only benefited privileged
Art of war only allowed

Question 4

Society

Answer 4

1) ephors+ kings
2) assembly
3) women + children
4) slaves and foreigners

Question 5

Science and technology

Answer 5

Men trained for military