The Ephorate Flashcards
What does the word ephor mean
Overseen
what was the ephorate a board of?
FIVE Spartans who were the chief MAGISTRATES and administrative OFFICIALS in Sparta
The origins of the office is unknow BUT there are several theories. List 3
- The ephors were originally PRIESTS AND ASTROLOGERS
- The ephors were created by the KINGS to carry on govt while they were at war
- the ephors were originally connected with the five villages and they may have been CHIEFS WHO BECAME ADVISORS TO THE KING
Rate of power overtime by the ephorate is described as
The ephorate has steadily increased I. Power, until they had taken over the main functions of the kingship
What are the ephors generally viewed as?
Representatives of the people
Who was allowed to stand for election I. This office?
Any spartan citizen over 30.
How often were ephors elected?
Annually but they exchanged oaths with the,kings every month
When did they take office and what type of proclamation was issued to all citizens?
Took office at full moon after the autumn equinox.
Issued a proclamation to all citizens to shave their MOUSTACHES and OBEY the lad
What were they expected to keep check on
The kings both home and abroad
What would they summon kings for?
They could summon the kings before them to answer any misdemeanours
How many ephors always accompanied the king in battle?
2
What did the ephors deal with?
Foreign affairs
According to Xenophon how did they deal with foreign embassies
Before foreigners could enter Sparta they had to Wait for permission of ephors to enter
When war was declared what did the ephors do
Decided which age classes should go and issued ORDERS MOBILISING the army.
They gave instructions to the generals and recalled them is
F they failed
What were they in total control of?
Training and discipline of the young.
Any misconduct was reported to them
Spartans were given regular physical examinations watched over by ephors
