Economic Role Of Perioeci

Question 0

Where were some lead figurines found and where could you find what it was originally made of?

Answer 0

The lead figurines found at the sanctuary of ORTHIA probably Came from the iron ore mined at NEAPOLIS OR KARDAMYLI

Question 1

Wht were perioeci chiefly engaged in

Answer 1

Minining, manufacture & commerce

Mineral and marine resources of lakonia and messene were in th hands of the perioeci

Question 2

What did the procure to keep the spartan military operating?

Answer 2

The metals and manufacturing of weapons

Question 3

Where was the main centre for delivery?

Answer 3

Gytheum

Question 4

What belonged to perioeci at gytheum?

Answer 4

Fishermen, shipwrights and navy personnel at gytheum were all perioeci

Question 5

What favourite leisure activity by the Spartans was made possible by produce of perioeci?

Answer 5

Chariot racing. It wa the perioeci who made or imported the chariots

Question 6

PS: 2 ancient writers that mention the perioeci as makers of what?

Answer 6

PLINY and HERODOTUS mention the perioeci as making
Shoes
Purple garments and
Objects of wood and iron

Question 7

According to PLUTARCH what did lukourgus distribute to the perioeci

Answer 7

Originally distributed 30000 allotments to the perioeci

Question 8

Duties to spartan king when dead

Answer 8

It was expected that representatives of the perioeci community be sent to pay their respects

Question 9

Major obligation of the perioeci was what

Answer 9

Military service

Question 10

What did perioeci expected to serve as in military service?

Answer 10

They were expected to provide hoplites for the military army

Question 11

Herodotus tells us of two events perioeci served in war with Spartans

Answer 11

Served together in SPHACTERIA- 170 perioeci in the contingement

In 424BC ATHENIANS ATTACKED PELOPONNESE : because of the added perioeci they DEFEATED!

Question 12

What happened during the 5th and into the 4th century?

Answer 12

Spartiate numbers declined and the proportion of perioeci in army increased

Question 13

By 3rd century BC what became necessary for King Agis to do?

Answer 13

Co opt perioeci to makeup for shortfall of spartiate numbers.
He gave allotments of lands to 15000 perioeci and 4500 spartiates

Question 14

How were perioeci put to trial if crime committed?

Answer 14

The spartan officials, ephors had authority to put perioeci to death without trial. Normally crimes were held at local level

Question 15

What are some evidence archeologists have uncovered from the perioeci communities

Answer 15

1. A bronze figure of HERMES
2. an engraved gem: found at GYTHEUM
3. A limestone funerary relief: dating from 5th century found at PETRINA
4. A bronze figurine of a hoplites dedicated to Apollo male atlas found in MODERN KOSMAS
5. A coin hoard at Kythera
6. BLACK FIGURE CRATER FROM KALAMATA

Question 16

Where was THE BLACK FIGURE KRATA FROM KALAMATA ALSO FOUND AN WHAT DOES THIS TELL IS ABOUT THE PEREIOCI IN TRADe

Answer 16

They’re was a Kramer found in the grave of a Celtic woman at VIX, FRANCE and it is believed to be made in Lakonia.
TELLS IS PERIOICI= successful in trading ABROAD