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Spartan boys were sent off to military school at the age of 7. This upbringing was called agoge. They were separated into age groups and lived with that group in military barracks. This lifestyle continued until the age of 20, after which they joined the older men in the military.
There were Spartans, perioci and heliots (the slaves). Spartans were mostly men, as men were full citizens and held all the power. Sparta was a military city, and mostly produced and trained armies/soldiers. Babies were checked to see if they were healthy. If they were not, they would be left to die. If they were, they would be accepted into the community immediately, regardless of sex. Boys would be sent to military training camp at 7. It was very harsh and painful. They were encouraged to steal, but if they were caught, they were given severe beatings. At the age of 18, they would be given a very hard physical test. If they passed, they would be admitted into the army and live in the army barracks, until the age of 60 when they would retire and live with their family. These make up the Spartans. However, if they failed, they would be Perioci, which means they could have land, own slaves but no political power. Woman were sent to school, but no one knows if they were as harsh as the boys'. There they would learn gymnastics, sports, reading and writing. Woman were in general very free because their husbands were never at home. Heliots were owned by Spartan and Perioci men when a new city or town was conquered. The person in charge of that place would own all the people there. The people who are military leaders in the conquered place would be in a higher rank then Heliots, but still slaves.
Spartanian life revolved around their army. At the age of 7, boys were sent to train with the soldiers. Helots or slaves, did all of the non-fighting work.
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Which way was life different in Athens than Sparta?
life in athens was focused on education while life in sparta was focused on the military
Who had a army centered life Athens or Sparta?
Sparta full-time. Athens part-time.
What is the average life span of ancient Sparta?
30
Who were not interested in the finer things in life Sparta or Athens?
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How was the life of citizens of Athens more free and open than life of citizens of Sparta?
Because
Did Athens or Sparta have women who did not participate in public life?
I believe it was Sparta that did not have women participate in public life.
Which way was life different in Athens than Sparta?
life in athens was focused on education while life in sparta was focused on the military
How does ancient Sparta relate to life in America?
The opposite. The US is a life of milk and honey (cars and computers). Sparta was a life of bread and water.
Did Sparta had a simple life?
yes
Who had a army centered life Athens or Sparta?
Sparta full-time. Athens part-time.
What dominated daily life in Sparta?
The Military
What was the focus of life in Sparta?
join the military
What were Sparta's cultural achievements?
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Which way was life in Athens different from life in Sparta?
people was ltty
Life in Sparta was different from life in Athens because Sparta had?
Sparta had a major focus on military power and physical fitnessSparta had the best soldiers in the world dedicated to fightingAthens had soldiers only in times of war that were only temporary soldiers.
What is the average life span of ancient Sparta?
30
What was the daily life like in Sparta?
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