Sparta Flashcards
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Who was Lykourgos?
A
A noble man who oversaw the changes needed in order to keep control over the helots. He introduced new laws regarding the education system, the army, equality, and the government.
1
Q
Who devised the Spartan education system?
A
Lykourgos
2
Q
What happened to children between the ages 0-6?
A
They received tough treatment and were selected according to physical well-being by the elders
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Q
What happened to children between the ages 0-6?
A
- They received tough treatment and were selected according to physical well-being by the elders
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Q
What happened to a weak baby?
A
They were to be left on the mountain of Taygtus
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Q
What kinds of tests were children ages 0-6 put through?
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- Bathed in wine
- Put in swaddling clothes
- Left in the dark
(Weren’t allowed to be fussy eaters)
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What happened to young boys ages 7-14?
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- Sent to boarding schools (Agoge)
- Never saw family again
- Divided into groups by eirenes
- Under constant supervision
- Learned physical strength and obedience
- Learned music and skills such as precise movement and teamwork
- Learned how to act in battle situations