SPARTA
caution this is sparta
military facts
- also known as Laceaemon
- means self restrained,simple,frugal and austere
- was a warrior culture
- started military training at age 7
- in battle wore large bronze helmet,breastplate and ankle guards,and carried large shield made of bronze of wood,and a long spear and sword
government
- 2 kings ruled city
- 28 members of council limit there power
- recruited from highest social classes
culture
- pin pointed on military
- ruled by mixed state of government
- felt closer to Zeus because they considered themselves decedents of Hercules
life in sparta
- boys left family at age 7 to be trained
- had very strict education programs
- cowardice was seen almost as a crime
- life for women was physical training it made them strong for healthy babies (to become good solders)
food
- pig
- goats
- sheep
- fish
- and wild boar
religion
- polytheism
videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZzyuw
schooling
- males received very few learning time and manly training
- females were well educated and did some physical training as well