CIVILIZATION
GREEK
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Question
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The men served in the military for the rest of their lives.
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Boys trained to be warriors beginning at age 7.
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Spartans were very independent and did not easily let people in and out of their city.
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All of answers are correct.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sparta is known for their warrior society and caste system that was in great contrast to other surrounding Greek city-states. Sparta was also famous for their fighting style, which involved hoplite armor, shields, and spears, which were used in the phalanx style.
Detailed explanation-2: -Facts about Sparta Sparta was ruled by an oligarchy and two kings. There were five men called the Ephors who observed the kings. There was also a council of 30 men who along with the two kings created new laws. Each Spartan believed they were a descendent of Hercules, the Greek hero.
Detailed explanation-3: -Philip sent a message to the Spartans saying “If I invade Lakonia you will be destroyed, never to rise again.” The Spartans replied with one word, “If.” Philip eventually decided to bypass Sparta as it was a poor region and not worth the fight.
Detailed explanation-4: -The son of Zeus by the nymph Taygete, he married Sparta, the daughter of Eurotas, by whom he became the father of Amyclas, Eurydice, and Asine. As king, he named his country after himself and the city after his wife.