T6, Lesson 3 Oligarchy in Sparta

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What was the most important role of ephors in ancient Sparta?

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They made sure that kings followed the law.

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The status of the helots was a result of their

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defeat (being beat/enslaved by the Spartans)

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Sparta was organized as a military state because of fear of the

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helots.

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On a given day, how were Spartan boys most likely to spend their time? Options: spear throwing, having meals with their families, studying Greek philosophy, playing games just for fun

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spear throwing

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In what area did Sparta differ most from Athens? Options: the role of the city’s assembly, the city’s economic basis, the city’s overall military strength, the exclusion of women from politics

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the city’s economic basis

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Sparta was located on

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the Peloponnesian Peninsula

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To be on the council of elders (under the two kings), a man must be over the age of

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60

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Sparta only had about how many citizens, in comparison to Athens's 45,000?

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9,000

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What did the Spartans do to control the Helots, who outnumbered them?

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turned Sparta into more of a military state

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At the age of 18, Spartan men

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entered 2yrs of military training