Helots Flashcards
1
Q
How much did the helots outnumber Spartans?
A
20-1
2
Q
What was declared on helots annually? Why?
A
War
To keep the numbers down and remind them who’s boss
3
Q
Which spartiates most commonly disposed f the helots?
A
The krypteia
4
Q
Where did the helots live?
A
The helots lived with their own families
5
Q
What was the main role of the helots?
A
To produce the Spartans food, any surplus was given to them as payment/food
6
Q
Could helots go to battle? If so, what was their role?
A
Yes
Skirmishes (killed enemy strayers)
7
Q
Who were the helots?
A
Conquered messinians, who were state owned slaves
8
Q
What happened if a helot was ‘too good’? Too bad?
A
Killed by krypteia
