HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Educated, to encourage free thinkers
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Nice, to make people feel welcomed
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Harsh, to prepare their city-state for war
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Free, the men and women had many choices
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Detailed explanation-1: -Located in the southern part of Greece on the Peloponnisos peninsula, the city-state of Sparta developed a militaristic society ruled by two kings and an oligarchy, or small group that exercised political control.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sparta was one of the most dominant of all the Greek city-states, and is most often remembered for their athletic and militaristic values.
Detailed explanation-3: -Life in Sparta was one of simplicity and self-denial. Children were children of the state more than of their parents. They were raised to be soldiers, loyal to the state, strong and self-disciplined. When a Spartan baby was born, soldiers came to the house and examined it carefully to determine its strength.
Detailed explanation-4: -In the city-state of Sparta, an oligarchy controlled the power. The citizens had little say in the decisions made by the government but, at the time, this was the structure that existed. The Spartans gave up an emphasis on comfort and culture for a more disciplined military approach.