CH 27 - Section 7 - Spartan Economy

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What 2 things did the Spartans rely on for their survival?

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Farming and conquest

Front

What reason did the Spartans have for attacking their neighbors for supplies?

Back

The Spartans did not have enough farming

Front

What was a result of the Spartans conquering more land?

Back

Larger workforce

Front

What were the 2 types of workers in ancient Sparta?

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Noncitizens and Helots

Front

What is a Helot?

Back

Conquered villager

Front

Provide an example of a Helots lifestyle?

Back

Forced to give much of food grown to Sparta

Front

Provide an example of a noncitizen's lifestyle?

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Forced military service, No government participation, Were artisans and traders.

Front

How did Spartans feel about trade?

Back

None of the Choices

Front

Why was trade with Sparta difficult?

Back

They were suspicious of outsiders and they used iron bars.

Front

Why did Sparta use iron bars as currency?

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They wanted to stop theft.