Sparta had a rigid dual-monarchy government and military-focused society. Boys were taken from their families at age 7 to undergo harsh military training. Spartan women were also expected to be physically fit to produce strong sons for the military. Sparta isolated itself from other Greek city-states and focused solely on its military strength.
Sparta was a powerful city-state located in southern Greece by 500 BC. It was ruled by two kings who led the army and conducted religious services, and an assembly of aristocratic citizens. Spartan society was dominated by its military. Male citizens underwent rigorous military training from age 7. Women had more freedoms than in other Greek city-states and could own property. Spartans believed new ideas would weaken their militaristic way of life and aimed to remain the strongest military power in Greece until its defeat in 371 BC.
Sparta had a rigid dual-monarchy government and military-focused society. Boys were taken from their families at age 7 to undergo harsh military training. Spartan women were also expected to be physically fit to produce strong sons for the military. Sparta isolated itself from other Greek city-states and focused solely on its military strength.
Sparta was a powerful city-state located in southern Greece by 500 BC. It was ruled by two kings who led the army and conducted religious services, and an assembly of aristocratic citizens. Spartan society was dominated by its military. Male citizens underwent rigorous military training from age 7. Women had more freedoms than in other Greek city-states and could own property. Spartans believed new ideas would weaken their militaristic way of life and aimed to remain the strongest military power in Greece until its defeat in 371 BC.