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Unraveling the Secrets of Ancient Sparta

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Unraveling the Secrets of Ancient Sparta

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Which of the following is true about the social and political system of ancient Sparta?

They had a council of women ruling the state.

They had a single king ruling the country.

They had a mixed Constitution. (correct)

They had a democratic system of government.

What was unique about the Spartans in terms of their political system?

They had two kings ruling the country. (correct)

They had a large assembly of citizens.

They had a system of direct democracy.

They had a council of elders.

What was the role of the gerousia in the political system of ancient Sparta?

It was a group of aristocrats who controlled the government.

It was a council of women who made important decisions.

It was a group of twenty-eight men who served as advisors to the kings. (correct)

It was an assembly where all citizens could participate.

How was the state ethos of Sparta maintained?

Through the Agoge. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Great Rhetra in the political system of ancient Sparta?

A great speech by Lycurgus. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Perioikoi in ancient Sparta?

Dwellers around or surrounding households of Sparta Signup and view all the answers

What was the origin of the Perioikoi?

Dorian Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship between the Spartans and the Perioikoi?

The Spartans provided protection to the Perioikoi in return for their craft and trade Signup and view all the answers

What was the status of the Perioikoi in Spartan society?

Second class citizens Signup and view all the answers

What were the responsibilities of the Perioikoi in Spartan society?

Providing materials and tools to the Spartans Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people played a vital economic role in Spartan society?

Perioikoi Signup and view all the answers

What did the Perioikoi manufacture for the Spartans?

Triremes (war ships) Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Perioikoi play in the Spartan military?

Manufacturing armour Signup and view all the answers

What did the Perioikoi possibly mine?

Iron Signup and view all the answers

What did the Perioikoi communities most probably build for the Spartans?