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Homework. G-3 due tomorrow. . Aim: What were the characteristics of the city-state of Sparta? . Do Now: Which is more effective in establishing an orderly and successful society – might or intellect? . I. Sparta .

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  1. Homework • G-3 due tomorrow.

  2. Aim: What were the characteristics of the city-state of Sparta? • Do Now: Which is more effective in establishing an orderly and successful society – might or intellect?

  3. I. Sparta A. Located in southeastern Greece. Like all city-states, they have a need for more land. B. In 740 B.C., they conquer the neighboring state of Messenia. Turn the population into serfs (called helots). Helots outnumber free Spartans 7-1, eventually they rebel. C. Spartans put down the revolt, but it’s a difficult struggle. How does this influence the development of their society?

  4. I. Sparta D. Spartan government: Oligarchy • Two kings: Led the Spartan army on its campaigns • Ephors: Five men elected each year, responsible for the education of youth and the conduct of all citizens • Council of Elders: 28 citizens over sixty, decide on issues that would be voted on by the assembly. • Spartan Assembly: Contains all male citizens. Did not get to debate issues, only voted on the issues put before it by the council (very little power). • Basically, 35 guys decide everything!

  5. I. Sparta E. Life for a Spartan Man • Birth: Examined by state officials, who decided if the child was fit to live. If he wasn’t, he would be left on a mountainside to die. • Age 7: Taken from their mothers and put under the control of the state. Lived in military barracks and subjected to years of training and discipline. • Age 20: Enrolled in the army for regular military service. They could marry, but still had to live in the military barracks.

  6. I. Sparta E. Life for a Spartan Man (continued) • Age 30: Can now vote in the assembly and live at home, but still must serve in the army. • Age 60: Can finally retire from the army. Eligible to serve on the Council of Elders.

  7. I. Sparta F. Women in Sparta • Spartan girls received an education similar to that of boys  taught to run, wrestle and throw a javelin • Spartan women had greater freedom of movement and power in the household than other women in Greece. • Very loyal to the values of Sparta

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