SS Chapter 7 Lesson 2

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Someone who seizes power and rules with total authority

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tyrant

Front

A few wealthy people hold power over the larger group of citizens in a[n]

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oligarchy

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All citizens share in running the government in a[n]

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democracy

Front

The Spartans called their enslaved laborers ______

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helots

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Sparta's leaders wanted to prevent future revolts, so they decided to make Sparta a _____ society that stressed discipline.

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military

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Which of the following is NOT true about Spartan men? Men could marry during 20s, but not allowed to live at home [instead stayed in military camps]. Entered the regular army at age of 30. Shared barracks and ate meals with other soldiers. Could live at home again at age of 30, but continued to train for combat. Retired from army at age 60.

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Entered the regular army at age of 30.

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Which of the following is NOT true about Spartan women? Options: They could own property and travel. , They remained physically fit to fulfill their roles as mothers., Their main goal was to raise sons who were brave, strong Spartan soldiers. , They expected their husbands to win or die at battle. They did NOT believe in surrendering.

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Enjoyed less freedom than women from other city-states.

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Each year, council members for Sparta elected FIVE people to be ____. These people enforced the laws and managed the collection of taxes.

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ephors

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Sparta's strict government brought _____. But that cost the people of Sparta. Due to fears, Sparta did not welcome foreign visitors and prevented citizens from traveling outside the city-state except for military reasons.

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stability