What was the purpose of education in Sparta?

To raise children to be warriors

What did Spartan boys have to do when their food rations were cut during their teenage years?

They had to learn to find food for themselves, including stealing

Why did Spartan boys have to go barefoot, even in the dead of winter?

Wearing shoes was considered a sign of weakness

How did the Spartans discourage crying in children?

They would ignore them and not pick them up

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1
What was the purpose of education in Sparta?
To teach children how to read, write, and do math
To develop well-rounded individuals
To develop individuals with specific skills and interests
To raise children to be warriors
2
How long did the Spartans require military training for?
Ten years
Two years
Five years
Twenty-three years
3
Why were Spartan women encouraged to take part in footraces and other sports?
To be healthy mothers
To become famous athletes
To have fun and socialize
To prove that they were equal to men
4
At what age were Spartan boys sent away from their families to begin military training?
Five
Twelve
Ten
Seven
5
What happened to Spartan babies who were deemed weak or unhealthy by the government committee?
They were left outdoors to die
They were sent to live with their grandparents
They were taken to a hospital for treatment
They were given to another family to raise
6
What did Spartan boys have to do when their food rations were cut during their teenage years?
They had to go on a diet
They had to learn to find food for themselves, including stealing
They had to eat only vegetables
They had to learn to cook their own meals
7
What happened to Spartan boys who questioned authority during their military training?
They were severely whipped
They were rewarded for their independent thinking
They were sent home to their families
They were given a stern warning
8
Why did Spartan boys have to go barefoot, even in the dead of winter?
The government banned shoes to save money
Wearing shoes was considered a sign of weakness
Shoes were not invented yet
Shoes were too expensive for most families to afford
9
At what age could Spartan men marry?
30
18
25
20
10
How did the Spartans discourage crying in children?
They would hug and comfort them
They would ignore them and not pick them up
They would give them a toy to play with
They would scold and punish them

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