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What was the primary focus of childhood in Sparta?
Practice
military
and war
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What was the Agoge in Sparta?
A training program for
boys
to become soldiers
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Why was education important in Sparta?
It provided soldiers or future
mothers
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What could happen to unwanted daughters in Sparta?
They could be
exposed
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What type of education did girls receive in Sparta?
Physical education
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Who decided on the fate of children in Sparta?
The
council of elders
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What was the ultimate power in Spartan society?
Overall issues like
property
planning
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Who created the Spartan society?
Two
Kings
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How did boys and girls grow up in Sparta?
They grew up
together
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What was the focus of boys' education in Sparta?
Preparing them for
military service
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What was the focus of girls' education in Sparta?
Looking after sports and supporting the
state
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What was encouraged regarding marriage in Sparta?
Encouragement
of
war
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What was a common practice for men regarding marriage in Sparta?
Breaking
opposition
to marry wives
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Why did Spartan women marry later?
To increase survival rates during
childbirth
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What was the attitude towards adultery in Sparta?
It
was
encouraged
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What was the Krypteia in Spartan society?
A survival camp for
elite
youths
Focused on training and endurance
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What was the Lyceum in Spartan society?
A training school for Spartan boys
Emphasized
physical
and
military
training
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What was the Agoge in Spartan society?
A
military
dining
club
for
Spartan
men
A place for
camaraderie
and
bonding
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What were the roles of Spartan women?
Childbirth
and managing
households
Educating
children
and supporting the
state
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How did Sparta's military society compare to other city-states?
Sparta was
entirely military-based
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What was the status of all Spartan citizens?
All were
considered
soldiers
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What was unique about Sparta's conquests?
Sparta conquered its
neighbors
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Who were the Helots in Spartan society?
Free people of
Lacadaemonia
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What was a challenge in studying Sparta?
Sources are biased against
Spartans
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What was the Persian army known as?
The
'immortals'
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What was the Ionian Revolt?
A revolt against
Persian
rule
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What was the outcome of the Battle of Marathon?
Persians
were defeated
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What was the significance of the Battle of Thermopylae?
It delayed the
Persian
army's advance
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Who was the commander of the Spartan army at Thermopylae?
Leonidas
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What did Ephialtes do during the Battle of Thermopylae?
He betrayed the
Greeks
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How did the Greek forces respond to the Persian attacks at Thermopylae?
They initially
retreated
but fought back
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What was the main weapon of a trireme?
A
bronze
battering ram
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What was the role of the Oracle of Delphi?
To determine the will of the
gods
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What was the significance of the Long Walls for Athens?
They helped defend against
sieges
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How did Spartan culture prepare men for war?
Through
rigorous
education and training
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What was the role of the Athenian Navy?
To defend against
invasions
and support Athens
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What was the structure of a hoplite's equipment?
Long spear
,
short sword
, shield
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What was the significance of the Battle of Salamis?
Athens defeated
Xerxes'
invading fleet
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How did the Persian army differ from the Spartan army?
The Persian army was
diverse
and
large
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What united the Greeks before the wars?
Shared language among
city-states
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