SPARTA

• WHAT WOULD A SPARTAN WOMAN HAVE TO DO TO BE GIVEN A GRAVE

  bare a child
• WHAT WERE SPARTAN WOMEN ABLE TO DO THAT ATHENIAN AND ROMAN WOMAN COULD NOT

  have multiple partners
• WHY DID THE STATE NOT CARE IF WOMEN HAD MULTIPLE PARTNERS

  it was seen as woman doing their duty to the state
• WHAT WERE THE DUTIES OF A SPARTAN WIFE

  physical training, managing the household farm
• COULD WOMEN INHERIT AND OWN LAND IN SPARTA

  unlike any other women in greece, women in sparta were able to inhert and own land
• WHERE WOULD MOTHERS HAVE TO SEND THEIR SON AT THE AGE OF 7

  the agoge
• HOW OLD WERE THE SONS WHEN THEY WERE SENT TO THE AGOGE

  7
• WHAT ADVICE WOULD WOMEN GIVE THEIR HUSBANDS AND SONS BEFORE A WAR

  "return either with your shield or on it" basically saying return alive and victorious or return dead
• What was the primary expectation of married women in Sparta?

  To conceive and bear children
• Why was the education of Spartan girls focused on physical training?

  To prepare their bodies for childbirth and ensure healthy babies
• What was required for a Spartan woman to be commemorated with a grave marker?

  She had to have borne children
• How did Spartan society view the practice of polyandry?

  As a duty to the state to bear healthy children
• According to Xenophon, what was the purpose of introducing a man into a household with a young wife?

  To bear children with desirable traits
• Why was the inheritance of property not a concern in Spartan society?

  Because personal wealth accumulation was discouraged
• What were Spartan women expected to focus on instead of working wool?

  Physical training, managing the household, and upholding the Spartan ethos
• Why did Spartan women continue to train after marriage?

  To maintain their health and bear children until they were no longer fertile
• What was the kleros in Spartan society?

  The family's land or farm
• What role did Spartan women play in managing the kleros?

  They directed slaves, made decisions about farming, and managed household finances
• What percentage of Spartan property was owned by women?

  Nearly two fifths
• What was the significance of Spartan women inheriting property?

  It gave them wealth and power to make independent decisions
• At what age were Spartan boys sent to the agoge?

  Seven years old
• What was the role of Spartan mothers in preparing their sons for the agoge?

  To instil love of Sparta and obedience to its system
• What advice did Spartan women give to their sons and husbands going to war?

  Return either with your shield or on it
• What does the phrase "return either with your shield or on it" signify in Spartan culture?

  Victory or death in battle, with no honor in cowardice
• What were the key differences between the roles of women in Sparta and Athens?

  • Spartan women focused on physical training and managing households, while Athenian women focused on domestic tasks like weaving.
  • Spartan women could inherit property and manage farms, while Athenian women had limited property rights.
  • Spartan women were celebrated for bearing children as a service to the state, while Athenian women's status was more private and family-oriented.
• What were the societal expectations of Spartan women regarding childbirth and family?

  • Expected to bear healthy children for the state.
  • Continued physical training after marriage to maintain health.
  • Managed the kleros and household finances.
  • Instilled Spartan values in their sons.
• How did Spartan women contribute to the military ethos of Sparta?

  • Prepared sons for the agoge and military service.
  • Advised sons and husbands to return victorious or dead from battle.
  • Instilled values of discipline and loyalty to the state.
• What were the economic roles of Spartan women?

  • Managed the family's kleros and directed slaves.
  • Made decisions about farming, purchasing equipment, and selling surplus.
  • Inherited and managed property, with nearly two fifths of Spartan property owned by women.
• How did Spartan society view the role of women in bearing children?

  • Seen as a duty to the state to produce healthy children.
  • Polyandry was accepted to ensure strong offspring.
  • Women were commemorated for their service to the state through childbirth.
• What were the key responsibilities of Spartan wives and mothers?

  • Bear and raise healthy children.
  • Manage the household and kleros.
  • Instil Spartan values in their sons.
  • Support their husbands in military endeavors.
• How did Spartan women's roles differ from those in other Greek city-states?

  • Greater freedom and responsibility in managing property and households.
  • Focus on physical training and public service to the state.
  • Ability to inherit and manage wealth independently.
• What was the significance of the anecdote about the Spartan woman burying her son?

  • Illustrates the Spartan value of sacrificing for the state.
  • Shows the pride Spartan women took in their sons' military service.
  • Reflects the expectation of absolute loyalty to Sparta.
• How did Spartan women's education differ from that of other Greek women?

  • Focused on physical training to prepare for childbirth.
  • Included management skills for household and kleros.
  • Less emphasis on domestic tasks like weaving.
• What were the implications of Spartan women owning nearly two fifths of the property?

  • Gave them significant economic power and independence.
  • Allowed them to make decisions about wealth and property.
  • Contributed to their role in managing households and farms.
• How did Spartan women's roles support the military state?

  • By bearing and raising strong children for the military.
  • By managing households and farms to support the state.
  • By instilling Spartan values in their sons and husbands.
• What were the key differences in how Spartan and Athenian women were commemorated?

  • Spartan women were commemorated for their service to the state through childbirth.
  • Athenian women's status was more private, related to family and domestic roles.
  • Spartan women's grave markers required them to have borne children.
• How did Spartan women's roles reflect the values of Spartan society?

  • Emphasis on physical strength and health for state service.
  • Importance of bearing and raising strong children for the military.
  • Management of property and households to support the state.
• What were the key aspects of Spartan women's education?

  • Physical training to prepare for childbirth.
  • Management skills for household and kleros.
  • Instilling Spartan values in their children.
• How did Spartan women's roles in managing the kleros contribute to the state?

  • Ensured food production and economic stability.
  • Supported the military by managing resources.
  • Allowed men to focus on military training and service.
• What were the key differences in how Spartan and Athenian women viewed childbirth?

  • Spartan women saw it as a service to the state.
  • Athenian women viewed it as a private, family matter.
  • Spartan women were commemorated for bearing children, while Athenian women's status changed based on motherhood.