CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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Question
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ephors
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helots
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women
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any ordinary citizen
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sparta had a highly unusual system of government. Two kings ruled the city, but a 28-member ‘council of elders’ limited their powers.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ephors were a council of five Spartan men elected annually who swore an oath monthly on the behalf of the state. The Spartan kings, however, would swear on behalf of themselves.
Detailed explanation-3: -The ephors presided over meetings of the council of elders, or gerousia, and assembly, or apella, and were responsible for the execution of their decrees.
Detailed explanation-4: -The council of elders in Greek cities, notably at Sparta. The Archaic and Classical Spartan gerousia comprised 28 men aged over 60, drawn de facto (if not de iure) from the leading families, together with the two kings. Membership was for life; vacancies were filled through competitive acclamation by the citizens.