Theban Sacred Band and Spartan History

The video explores the history of Sparta, known for its military discipline, and its eventual defeat by Thebes, led by the Sacred Band, a unit of 150 homosexual couples. Thebes' innovative military tactics, led by Epaminondas, temporarily established it as a dominant city-state in ancient Greece. The video also touches on the broader context of homoerotic relationships in Greek culture, including those of Alexander the Great.

Where was Sparta located?

• In the Peloponnesian peninsula

• On the island of Crete

• In the northern part of Greece

• In the region of Macedonia

Who were the founders of Sparta?

• The Athenians

• The Dorians

• The Romans

• The Macedonians

At what age did Spartan boys begin their military training?

• 10 years old

• 7 years old

• 12 years old

• 5 years old

What was the outcome of the Peloponnesian War?

• Athens defeated Sparta

• Sparta defeated Athens

• Both sides agreed to a truce

• The war ended in a stalemate

Who led the Theban Sacred Band?

• Cleon Brotos

• Alexander the Great

• Philip II

• Epaminondas

What was unique about the composition of the Theban Sacred Band?

• It consisted of 150 pairs of male lovers

• It was formed by foreign mercenaries

• It included both men and women

• It was made up of only young boys

In which battle did the Theban Sacred Band decisively defeat the Spartans?

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Leuctra

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Marathon

Who was the Macedonian leader that eventually defeated the Thebans?

• Philip II

• Alexander the Great

• Epaminondas

• Cleon Brotos

What did Philip II and Alexander the Great do to honor the Theban Sacred Band?

• They built a monument on a hill

• They named a city after them

• They wrote a book about their bravery

• They adopted their military tactics

What was the primary reason for the decline of Theban dominance?

• Invasion by the Persians

• Rise of Macedon under Philip II

• Natural disasters

• Internal political strife