https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs Use resources from your textbook as well as websites to create a comprehensive overview of your assigned City-State. For each subsection make sure you provide details, context, and important figures, etc... en-us 2022-04-29 14:56:10 UTC 2026-03-10 07:19:56 UTC hello@padlet.com Marklabou https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2164444197 2022-04-29 14:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2164444197 Marklabou https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2164444198 2022-04-29 14:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2164444198 Marklabou https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2164444199 2022-04-29 14:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2164444199 Marklabou https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2164444200 2022-04-29 14:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2164444200 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2166934502 2022-05-02 15:21:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2166934502 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2166935011 2022-05-02 15:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2166935011 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2166935201 2022-05-02 15:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2166935201 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2166935505 2022-05-02 15:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2166935505 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2166936052 2022-05-02 15:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2166936052 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2166937105 2022-05-02 15:23:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2166937105 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568959215 On the bottom of the social hierarchy were the perioikoi, or the conquered people. They had absolutely no rights and were forced to serve in the Spartan army. Another low social group were the helots which were semi-enslaved farmers who lived on Spartan owned land but they had more liberty than the perioikoi because the helots could keep a percentage of their produce but were also constantly purged and could be forced into the army as well. At the very top of the ladder were two kings from different families that sat on the council of elders which were also important as they proposed issues for citizens to vote on. The overall society was ruled by male citizens although in Sparta women had a lot more rights than in other Greek cities. Women owned 2/5 of the land in Sparta, could participate in sports, and could drink wine.]]> 2023-04-26 15:11:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568959215 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568959328
They believed in the existence of supernatural beings and deities (such as gods and heroes). They believed the gods intervened in human affairs and that is shown in their Epic Poems such as how the gods intervened in human life in "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey"

Some key parts of their lifestyle includes:
1) Military training: Spartans were trained in fighting, hunting, and all kinds of physical survival. They meant to produce strong-willed, discipled warriors to effectively protect their empire.

2) Living style: The majority of Spartans lived a simple life without much luxury and excess greed. They lived in simple homes, ate simple meals and few personal possessions. The government provided basic necessities.

3) Fitness: As one could clearly assume, the Spartans emphasis on physical fitness. Every citizen, including the women, were required to engage in physical training and exercises. This again, was meant to produce powerful warriors.

4) Education: Emphasis was definitely on physical strength and military strategy, but the Spartans were also well educated in literature, music, philosophy. This education provided to a well rounded society.

5) Community: The Spartans were accustomed to sharing everything and relied on each other for support and protection. They believed that the strength of the was more important than individual desires or interests.]]> 2023-04-26 15:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568959328 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568959801 To the Spartans, discipline, obedience, and courage were values they held above everything else. The men of Sparta learned these values when they were at a young age, and Spartan women were also expected to be strong, athletic, and disciplined, contradicting other empires

The three main Spartan beliefs were: equality (among citizens, not necessarily genders or social structures), military fitness, and austerity

Some other values they followed include:

1) Discipline: They believed in strict discipline in both their personal lives and in military training and planning. Discipline was necessary to produce strong, resilient, warriors that can easily endure hardships and sacrifices for the empire's own good.

2) Loyalty to the empire: The needs of the empire were more important than individual desires or interests. They were expected to put the needs of the empire before their own needs and make sacrifices for the benefit of others.

3) Equality: While they were a highly stratified society, they believed in equality of their citizens. They believed that "every citizen, regardless of social status, had a duty to contribute to the common good".

]]> 2023-04-26 15:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568959801 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568960234 For all Spartan citizens there was a strong emphasis on military training and frugal living in communal mess halls where simple food such as barley meal, cheese, figs and wine were the norm.

males had a militaristic upbringing known as the agōgē where they were separated into age groups and lived in barracks

This tough training resulted in a professional hoplite army capable of relatively sophisticated battle manoeuvres and made them feared throughout Greece, a fact perhaps evidenced by Sparta's notable lack of fortifications for most of its history.

Pre- and post-battle sacrifices were a common feature of Greek warfare in general but the Spartan army took things one step further and sacrificed before crossing rivers, for example, and even withheld from mobilising the army if an important religious festival was ongoing.

The Spartans main weapon was the dory spear for close attacks and the javelin for long range attacks. ]]> 2023-04-26 15:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568960234 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568960602 2023-04-26 15:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568960602 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568960911 -Sparta subjugated most of neighboring Messeria and Laconia.
-The people of Messeria and Laconia after being conquered, had no political rights and were often sent to serve in the spartan army.
-in 669 BCE Sparta was defeated by Argos in Hysiae, but later got revenge to Argos in 545 BCE. Shortly after that lost to Tegea.]]> 2023-04-26 15:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568960911 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568961398 While early city-states helped shape the world today in various ways, Sparta's strong military, gender equality, and organized society had a significant cultural impact on the ancient world. Not only did the Spartan's military influence fighting styles, tactics, and armor, but they also showed a new level of courage, strength, and devotion. A famous example of this is the Battle of Thermopylae. 300 brave men fought over 100,000 Persians at the battle until each was killed. Spartan women were also seen as vital in Spartan culture. They could inherit property, own land, makes business trades and were some of the most educated women in the ancient world. They could become wealthy landowners and were relevant in every aspect of spartan life. They were viewed as equals to the men of Sparta if not honored further. Sparta was ruled by a pair of kings (twins and equal in every sense) and used a caste system. 

]]> 2023-04-26 15:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568961398 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568961974 The city state of Sparta was located in the southeastern Peloponnese region of ancient Greece.]]> 2023-04-26 15:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568961974 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568963947 2023-04-26 15:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568963947 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568965682 The area of Sparta was first inhabited in the Neolithic period and was an important settlement in the Bronze Age, but Sparta itself wasn't didn't become an official city-state until the 10th century BCE]]> 2023-04-26 15:15:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568965682 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568967377 The founding of the City state can be pointed to King Menelaus, who helped defeat Troy, supposedly ruled the city.]]> 2023-04-26 15:16:42 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568967377 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568970194 An important part of their development was the conquering of Messenia and Laconia because their people contributed to their work force and army, and had little to no rights. The conquered peoples were called helots and helped to sustain the city-state through their cultivation and army duties]]> 2023-04-26 15:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568970194 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568971608 Sparta grew to rival the size of the city-states Athens and Thebes by subjugating its neighboring region of Messenia. ]]> 2023-04-26 15:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2568971608 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2569512707 2023-04-27 00:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2569512707 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2569514600 Although the Spartans were a stoic society heavily devoted to war and diplomacy, they also played an important role in the art history of ancient Greece. Throughout the 6th century, Spartans built workshops for several genres of art such as; vase painting, sculpture, and metalworking. One particular style of pottery painting became very popular and was spread throughout the Mediterranean, Lakonian black-figure vase painting. Spartans were recognized for their beautiful and intricate bronze art. The highly prized spartan bronze art spread to other greek islands, and was given to other Kings and important leaders as a gift. Athens was a major city and also a center for the Spartan's art and also learning and philosophy.]]> 2023-04-27 00:38:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2569514600 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2570968995 The economy of Sparta was based mostly based of agriculture and conquering others. They decided to use iron bars as form of money to discourage stealing. An iron bar had little value so a thief would have to steal a lot (like wagons of iron bars) for it to be a worthwhile hiest.

Key Aspects of the Economy

1) Agriculture: They were primarily farmers and agriculture was the backbone of their economy. They were known for their skill in growing crops such as barley, wheat, and even grapes. They also raised livestock such as sheep ad cattle. They had fertile soil, there was not enough land to provide food for everyone. IF they ever needed more land they would simply take it from other people.

2) Slavery: The Spartans relied on slavery because while their slaves worked in the land and provided food, the Spartans were able to focus on military training and other duties. Slaves in Sparta worked on their lands and produced agricultural products for their masters. They lived in their home country and did not have to work at the homes of their masters. In times of an emergency, the slaves had to serve as light-armed troops.

3) Limited trade: They discouraged trade. The Spartans didn't trade with others much, and weren't known for their trade or commerce. Their economy was primarily self-sufficient. They did do some limited trade, but it wasn't a major part of their economy. They feared that contact with other countries would weaken their empire.The people also weren't permitted to travel.

4) Iron production: They were known for their skills in producing iron., and they were able to produce string weapons and tools. This was a key factor in their military success because their weapons were superior to other empires.

5) Simplicity: Since they lived a simple life without much excess greed, that means they didn't engage in extravagant spending, and lived within their means.]]> 2023-04-27 22:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2570968995 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2571779908 A group called the Dorians migrated to the land around 1000 BCE, and was then taken over by a ruler, Lycurgus, who turned Sparta from a city ruled by an aristocratic elite into oligarchy centered around warfare. ]]> 2023-04-28 13:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2571779908 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2571782107 The Spartans had constant military drilling and discipline which made them very skilled.

They fought in a phalanx formation.
This formation made the army work as a unit in a close, deep formation, and made cordinated mass maneuvers.]]> 2023-04-28 13:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2571782107 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2571784194 Wore a large bronze helmet, breastplate, and ankle guards. They also carried a shield of wood and bronze, along with a long spear and sword.]]> 2023-04-28 13:16:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2571784194 https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2571793248 Spartan boys entered into the military at the age of 7. They were sent to live in very strict living conditions and subjected to very violent and physical competitions. They were also given a very little amount of food and expected to find their own food so that they could strengthen their survival skills.

The boys who demonstrated the most leadership were placed in a secret police force, whose goal was to terrorize the general Helot population and murder the troublemakers. 

Then at age 20, they became full time soldiers and served until they were 60 years old]]> 2023-04-28 13:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/Marklabou/2l2iqne27ympuwrs/wish/2571793248