Describe Spartan society. In what ways did it fit the Greek pattern? How did it differ from that of Athens? How would you characterize life in Sparta?

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Students should show an understanding of the basic parts of Spartan society. Although there will be some variation as to perception of the society, of particular importance is the student's ability to recognize Sparta as a logical, though extreme, variant of the polis as compared to Athens. They might mention that Sparta, in some respects, more perfectly instantiates pure democracy at an earlier date.

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