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  1. Q1. What was the name of the state-sponsored education and military training program that all male Spartan citizens were required to complete?
  2. Q2. Which social class in Spartan territory consisted of unfree laborers who were tied to the land and significantly outnumbered the citizens?
  3. Q3. The Spartan government was a unique mix of political systems, but it was primarily characterized by the rule of a small group of elite citizens, known as a(n):
  4. Q4. Sparta was unusual in the Greek world for having two kings at the same time. This system is known as a:
  5. Q5. Who was the semi-mythical lawgiver credited with establishing the social and political institutions of Sparta, including the Great Rhetra?
  6. Q6. The 'Gerousia' was a powerful body in the Spartan government consisting of how many members, including the two kings?
  7. Q7. What was the primary role of the five 'Ephors' in Spartan society?
  8. Q8. Which group of people in Spartan-controlled territory were free non-citizens who worked as merchants and artisans?
  9. Q9. Compared to women in Athens, Spartan women were notable for their ability to:
  10. Q10. What was a 'Syssitia' in the context of Spartan male life?
  11. Q11. The Spartan 'Crypteia' is best described as a form of:
  12. Q12. Full Spartan citizens referred to themselves as 'Homoioi,' which translates to:
  13. Q13. What was the traditional Spartan view on the use of gold and silver coins as currency?
  14. Q14. At what age was a Spartan man finally allowed to live at home with his wife, even though he remained in military service?
  15. Q15. Which animal was frequently used as a symbol of the Spartan spirit and the goddess Artemis Orthia?
  16. Q16. What was the purpose of the 'Apella' (Assembly) in Sparta?
  17. Q17. Spartan military success was largely attributed to the 'Phalanx' formation, which relied on:
  18. Q18. Why did Sparta traditionally avoid building defensive walls around their city?
  19. Q19. What was the outcome for Spartan infants who were deemed 'unfit' or weak by the tribal elders?
  20. Q20. What was the 'Laconian' style of speech for which Spartans were famous?