Sparta Flashcards
Were Spartan women considered Spartiates?
Yes, Spartan women were citizen within society.
What were the duties of Spartan women?
To produce strong Spartan children, managed husbands land as well as their own, provided monthly food for the Syssition and paid their son’s agoge fees. They pride themselves on their intellectual culture.
What did the Helots do in the household?
They weaved and sewed because Spartan women didn’t do those sorts of chores.
What happened at the Agoge?
Boys are sent at the age of 7 and taught that family isn’t as important as the state.
If a woman’s son comes back from war and they lost, what would happen?
The woman would either kill him or disown him.
What would Spartan girls do?
Spartan girls would stay at home but exercised with the boys and took part in gymnastics, musical and choral competitions.
State the stages of marriage.
- They get married around 18.
- The ceremony took place in secret.
- The bride cuts all of her hair off and wears male clothes.
- After dinner, the groom and bride had sex. After the groom left
- However, the men couldn’t live with their wives until the age of 30.
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What would happen if a Spartan man couldn’t get his wife pregnant?
The man would allow a younger spartan man to sleep with his wife to get her pregnant.
Talk about the political structure within Spartan society.
- Upperclass: Had all power and privilege.
- Education: Focused on military strategies and war/battle.
How many ephors did the Spartan government have
- Five ephors with unlimited power.
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Who were the two kings elected by?
- The assembly: Citizens aged 20 and over and voted for major policies.
How many ephors did the Spartan government have
- Five who had an unlimited amount of power.
Who were the two king elected by?
- The assembly: Citizens aged 20 and over and voted for major policies.
How many members were in the council of elders ?
- 28 members aged 60 and over.
