Spartan Education

At what age were Spartan boys taken to start their training in the agoge?

• 10 years old

• 7 years old

• 12 years old

• 5 years old

What was the primary goal of Spartan training for boys in the agoge?

• Trade skills

• Artistic skills

• Physical and mental toughness

• Academic excellence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

What was the infamous Spartan meal known as?

• Blood soup

• Helot's delight

• Spartan stew

• Warrior's broth

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

What was expected of a Spartan boy if he wanted more food?

• Request politely

• Steal without getting caught

• Perform well in training

• Win a competition

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What formation did the Spartans use in battle that required every warrior to be strong?

• Legion

• Phalanx

• Cohort

• Battalion