Sparta Flashcards
What kind of government did Sparta using what’s the definition of neck government?
They used oligarchy and that’s when it’s ruled by a few people.
What kind of job did slaves have? ( 3 )
- They ran households or tutor children 2. were Craftsmans farmers factory workers or Clark’s.
- they worked in the silver mines
Who held the real power in the spartan government
The Council of Elders
Who is on the council of elders?
Two kings and 28 other men elected by the assembly who served for life
What were the requirements to be on the Council of Elders
You must be sixty years old and a Noble
What did the Council of Elders do?
They prepared laws.
What did the assembly do?
They voted yes or no on laws suggested by the Council of Elders
Who made up the assembly
Male citizens
Did the assembly have a lot of power
No
What was economy based on In Sparta?
Farming and conquering others.
What is a helot?
A conquered slave who paid tributes to Sparta.
What did the economy in Sparta need to keep running? Two things
Land for food and slaves for workers
What is a Perioikoi?
Noncitizens who worked at craftsman for Sparta
What did Spartans use as money
Iron bars
What did Sparta think about trade in contact with outsiders?
they discouraged it