Spartan Women Warriors

What was the main priority of the Spartan lifestyle?

• Developing the best band of warriors

• Accumulating wealth

• Expanding their territory

• Building architectural marvels

What subjects were Spartan girls formally educated in?

• Music, poetry, dancing, and public speaking

• Mathematics, science, and philosophy

• Art, history, and geography

• Economics, politics, and law

What freedoms did adult Spartan women have that women in other parts of ancient Greece did not?

• They could own, inherit, and manage property

• They could vote in elections

• They could serve in the military

• They could become political leaders

Why were Spartan girls expected to be fit and athletic?

• To be strong and healthy enough to have children

• To compete in the Olympic games

• To participate in military training

• To become professional athletes

What was the purpose of educating Spartan girls according to the passage?

• To enable them to contribute to Spartan society

• To prepare them for military service

• To allow them to pursue professional careers

• To ensure they could vote in political elections