has been said that Sparta had two separate histories‚ its own and that of its image abroad...Considering how much was written about Sparta in antiquity‚ it is remarkable how confused‚ contradictory and incomplete the picture is. Partly this is because the mirage is constantly cutting across the reality‚ distorting it and often concealing it altogether; and partly because the Spartans themselves were so completely silent.With respect to our knowledge of the helots in ancient Sparta‚ how accurate do
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daily life in Sparta. Be detailed in your descriptions (government; rules of citizenship; slavery; military aims/objectives/practices/philosophies; trade with other city-states; rights/roles of women and children) Miscellaneous Men- When these kids are 18‚they had to go out and steal their food. If they got caught‚ it would result in harsh punishment‚ including being slaved. This concept was practiced so that a soldier will contain stealth and cunning abilities. At age 20‚ Sparta men had to pass
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and Resources of Ancient Sparta: * Sparta situated in Eurotas Valley in the heart of Laconia - One of the most fertile plains in Ancient Greece. - Eurotas River flowed through the valley. -Mountain ranges surrounded the valley; >Eurotas Mt range to the west >Pernon Mt range to the East >Arcadian Mt range to the North - Varying climate‚ Hot it summer and cold in winter with snow covering the surrounding mountains -Rainfall was light but adequate * Sparta consisted of 5 villages
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Persians to sell Ionia back to them. And if they went back on the bargain‚ the Persians would start a new war. When Cyrus the governor of the Asian Minor‚ the younger brother of Artaxerxes II and king of Persia‚ rebelled against him he asked Sparta for aid and Sparta gave it to him. Cyrus was soon killed in a battle in Mesopotamia‚ and his Greek army was stranded in Persia. This then left the Spartans at war with
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When considering ancient civilizations‚ there are two city-states that existed in with great contrast. Athens and Sparta were among the Greek poleis‚ differing in many ways. The most significant differences were apparent in methods of military use‚ the political and social structure‚ and issues within their economy. The Athenian approach to establishing a harmonious government was to give the people a voice. They did not hold ranks‚ keeping the impoverished on the outside of the community.
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The Warriors of Ancient Sparta Sparta‚ also known as Lacedaemon‚ was an ancient Greek city-state located primarily in the present-day region of southern Greece called Laconia. Life was very different in ancient Sparta than it was in the rest of ancient Greek city-states. The Spartans were proud‚ fierce‚ capable warriors. No great works of art came out of Sparta. But the Spartans‚ both men and women‚ were tough‚ and the Greeks admired strength. The population of Sparta consisted of three main groups:
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Bibliography: Ellen Papakyriakou/Anagnostou. (April 7‚ 2013). History of Sparta. Available: http://www.sikyon.com/sparta/history_eg.html. Last accessed 14th June 2013. Bettany Hughes - The Ancient World: The Spartans (2004) Distributer: Channel 4‚ running time: 105 minutes -------------------------------------------- [ 17 ]. ‘A History of Education in Antiquity’ by H. Marrou (1956)
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ANCIENT HISTORY ASSESMENT: SPARTA By Jorge T What are the main features of Spartan government in the period to 500BC?: HOW SPARTAN CONSTITUTION/GOVERNMENT CAME TO BE: Throughout the Greek world at this time‚ a great period of expansion and colonization took place‚ chiefly due to land hunger. Sparta attacked neighboring Messenia and engaged in a series of wars‚ reducing the population to serfdom. The success in these wars enabled Sparta to double the agricultural resources. At some point
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SPARTA THE LAND OF WARRIORS The Spartan City State formed what is probably the most intense military in ancient history. The ancient Spartan warriors are known for their bravery‚ and skill. At their peak they proved themselves to be the best of the Greek warriors‚ the best fighting force of their time. Spartan fitness was very important even at birth‚ according to History.com (8 Reasons It Wasn’t Easy Being Spartan) “All Spartan infants were brought before a council of inspectors and examined
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The Helots were enslaved Greeks‚ captured by the Spartans‚ who performed many important duties in Sparta‚ including working the land to produce food. According to the sources‚ the Helots were incredibly important in the social structure of Sparta. Although they were useful and important‚ they were the lowest class in the Spartan society and were kept under constant surveillance to prevent any uprising. Plutarch tells us that the helots “worked the land for them (the Spartans).” This shows that
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