Spartan Society Flashcards
1
Q
heavily armed foot soilders. Main weapons were a long, heavy spear and sheild. (hoplon)
A
hoplite
2
Q
the formations of hoplites in a battle. soilders lined up shoulder to shoulder, at least eight rows deep.
A
phalanx
3
Q
how we characterize spartan society today.
A
militaristic
4
Q
what spartan soilders were. professional. All they did was train.
A
full time
5
Q
what happened to newborn males. By government officials.
A
examined
6
Q
the age boys left home to begin to be trained as spartan warriors.
A
seven
7
Q
what the spartans did to show they were different.
A
oppostie
8
Q
the slaves of Sparta. From Helos and Messenia.
A
helots
9
Q
educated and got exercise. Got to own property.
A
women
10
Q
closer in age. women around 18-20. Men 18-30.
A
marrige
