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Politics

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Oligarchy
Council of elders
All members over 30
Spartans rigidly organized
Women have strong sons for military
Spartans rigidly organized and tightly controlled
 Men in military from 7 to 60 – lived in barracks from 7 to 30, harsh discipline, training in military/obedience to authority, simple meals
 Men’s political role - military and vote at 30 (could then also live at home)
 Women’s political role – have strong sons for the military

2
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Economics

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Peloponnesian league
May leave
Simple trade policy
Limited trade among themselves
Conquered messenians and laconians
3
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Culture

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No interest in art
Art only benefited privileged
Art of war only allowed

4
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Society

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1) ephors+ kings
2) assembly
3) women + children
4) slaves and foreigners

5
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Science and technology

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Men trained for military