WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Spartan army was known for its skill in on-land combat. Sparta fought both foreign and neighboring adversaries. However, in 480 B.C.E., Sparta allied with Athens, to prevent the Persian king Xerxes from invading Greece.

Detailed explanation-2: -Around 650 BCE, it rose to become the dominant military power in ancient Greece. Given its military preeminence, Sparta was recognized as the overall leader of the combined Greek forces during the Greco-Persian Wars.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Spartans believed that military power was the way to provide security and protec-tion for their city. Daily life in Sparta reflected this belief.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sparta’s entire culture centered on war. A lifelong dedication to military discipline, service, and precision gave this kingdom a strong advantage over other Greek civilizations, allowing Sparta to dominate Greece in the fifth century B.C.