Sparta

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 * Sparta**



** Sparta became a city-state in ancient Sparta, also called Lacedaemon, was the most powerful city-state of ancient Greece, and is famous for its military power and its loyal soldiers. The men in sparta had a very odd way of living life unlike the other city-states. When boys and girls were just born they were checked for any disease or unhealthy problems including weight or shortness. When the boy is only just seven he is taken away from him parents and taken to the army for twenty three years. He is given one cloke and no shoes. On top of that, he is to leave his home and train every single day for battling. In these training the boys are taught cunning and intelligence because they are underfed,dressed poorly and wear no shoes. At the age of thirty The men had to be married but were'nt allowed to leave the barracks. If the male was caught leaving the barracks he will be severely beaten to ** ** one inch of his life. **
 * Spata was one of the leading city-states of ancient Greece,situatted in the south Pelopnnese. She intially expanded her power by subjugating the neighboring Lakonians and Messenians as helots; the revolt of Messenia (c. 650 b.c) led to a series of military and social forms.The Spartan government was bacically oligarchic, with the addition of two hereditary kings who ruled simultaneously.("Sparta"Dict. of World Book.") **


 * The citizens were a small elite who controlled the destiny of a largely unprivleged population many times their number. Sparta's attitude that she tended to promote oligarchical government in thoses states which come under their influence or entered her alliance.Spartan Government had many branches. an Assemebly, which was compsosed of all Spartian citzens,elected officials and voted on major issues. The Counsil of Elders,who make up of 30 older citezens, proposed laws on which the assembly voted. Five elected officials carried out thelaws passed by the assembly. These men also controlled education and prosecuted court cases. In addition, 2 kings ruled over Sparta's military forces. ( pg 131, McDougal Littell ) **


 * All forms of indivisual expression were discouraged. As a result spartanss did not value arts, literature, or other artistic and intellectual pursuits. Even the women have duty in Sparta. They recieved military training, and they also wrestled, and played sports. Like boys, girls were taught to put service to Sparta above everything even family. Spartian women had considerable freedom, especially in running the farm estates when their husbands were on active military service. ( pg 131, McDougal Littell ) **




 * In conclusion, Sparta had a very unique army. They lived a very difficult life because of the of how hard they trained and they way they lived life. Sparta had the most strongest army they had the foremost military power. Spartan soldiers are also famous for their military power and its loyal soldiers.Sparta's government was Oligarchy. The men and woman were both strong and intelligent.( Claybourne, Anna. Ancient Greece) **

**WORK CITED**
**Unknown. "Spartans." Dictionary Of World History. 2002 ed. 2002**

**Claybourne, Anna. Raintree Freesyle Epress: Ancient Greece.**

**Unknown. Sparta-Ancient Greece City. Sparta.net** //[]//