Sparta became a highly militarized society primarily because
a. they feared an uprising by the helots.
b. they sought to recreate the far-flung empire of the Assyrians.
c. repeated raids by Athens forced Spartans to adopt defensive measures.
d. significant mineral wealth, which allowed them to support a large army.
e. Spartan society was dominated by a class of academics devoted to studying and developing military strategy.
Answer: a. they feared an uprising by the helots.
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