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What distinguished the Spartiates within Spartan society?
What distinguished the Spartiates within Spartan society?
Which group in Spartan society was responsible for commerce and crafts?
Which group in Spartan society was responsible for commerce and crafts?
What was the primary reason for Sparta's focus on military training?
What was the primary reason for Sparta's focus on military training?
What can be said about the Iloti in Spartan society?
What can be said about the Iloti in Spartan society?
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What type of government was Sparta known for?
What type of government was Sparta known for?
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Study Notes
Sparta
- Founded by Dorians in 1200 BCE in the Peloponnese, in a valley surrounded by mountains
- Conquered neighboring Acheans and surrounding territories
- Required a strong army for territory control; Spartans were warriors
- Spartan society consisted of three groups
Spartan Society
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Spartiates: Descendants of the Dorians; warrior aristocracy; limited to 5,000
- Controlled the government, land, and wealth
- Considered equals
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Perioeci: Free citizens involved in commerce and crafts;
- Could serve in the army but had no political power
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Helots: Majority of the population; enslaved;
- Forced to work the land for Spartiates
- Had no rights and were the property of their Spartan overlords.
- Spartan government was an oligarchy due to the small ruling class controlling the government.
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Explore the unique structure of Spartan society, founded by the Dorians in 1200 BCE. Learn about the three main groups: Spartiates, Perioeci, and Helots, and their roles within the oligarchic government. This quiz provides insights into the militaristic and social hierarchies that defined ancient Sparta.