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According to Archidamus, what is the basis for Sparta's preparations against an enemy?
According to Archidamus, what is the basis for Sparta's preparations against an enemy?
- The belief in the enemy's blunders
- The assumption that the enemy's plans are good (correct)
- The difference between man and man
- The calculation of the freaks of chance
What virtues does Archidamus stress the importance of for Sparta?
What virtues does Archidamus stress the importance of for Sparta?
- Intelligence, creativity, diplomacy, adaptability, and agility
- Wisdom, compassion, humility, flexibility, and caution
- Toughness, obedience, cunning, simplicity, and preparedness (correct)
- Strength, aggression, dominance, arrogance, and ruthlessness
What does Archidamus suggest about the schemes of Sparta's enemies?
What does Archidamus suggest about the schemes of Sparta's enemies?
- They are not dissimilar to Sparta's own (correct)
- They are vastly superior to Sparta's
- They are easily predictable
- They are based on useless matters
What does Archidamus emphasize about the education of Spartans?
What does Archidamus emphasize about the education of Spartans?
What does Archidamus believe about the superiority between man and man?
What does Archidamus believe about the superiority between man and man?