The correct response is: **The slaves grew their food for them.**
In ancient Sparta, the Helots (a subjugated population) were responsible for agricultural work, allowing Spartan men to focus primarily on military training and duties.
How were the Spartans able to focus on military training and fighting?
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The slaves grew their food for them.
The slaves grew their food for them.
The women at home grew their food for them.
The women at home grew their food for them.
The children grew food for them.
The children grew food for them.
The men grew the food when they were not fighting
The men grew the food when they were not fighting
In ancient Sparta, the Helots (a subjugated population) were responsible for agricultural work, allowing Spartan men to focus primarily on military training and duties.
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In Sparta, children received more traditional schooling, while in Athens children were sent to military school.
In Sparta, children received more traditional schooling, while in Athens children were sent to military school.
In Sparta, men did not publicly share their opinions, while in Athens men spoke their minds in political forums.
In Sparta, men did not publicly share their opinions, while in Athens men spoke their minds in political forums.
In Sparta, conquest was used to get resources, while in Athens they used trade to get what they needed.
In Sparta, conquest was used to get resources, while in Athens they used trade to get what they needed.
In Sparta, women had more freedom while in Athens, women were not allowed to participate in democracy.
In Sparta, women had more freedom while in Athens, women were not allowed to participate in democracy.
In Sparta, slaves received military training while in Athens, slaves participated in the government.
1. **In Sparta, men did not publicly share their opinions, while in Athens men spoke their minds in political forums.**
2. **In Sparta, conquest was used to get resources, while in Athens they used trade to get what they needed.**
3. **In Sparta, women had more freedom while in Athens, women were not allowed to participate in democracy.**
These statements highlight key differences between the two city-states in terms of political culture, economic practices, and women's roles.
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They made the laws.
They made the laws.
They acted as kings in Sparta.
They acted as kings in Sparta.
They could remove the king from power.
They could remove the king from power.
They controlled the military.
Ephors were a group of five officials in Sparta who held significant power, including the authority to oversee the kings and even remove them from power if necessary.
1. **How were the Spartans able to focus on military training and fighting?**
- **Answer:** *The slaves grew their food for them.*
- **Verification:** Correct. The Helots (slaves) worked the land and tended to agriculture, allowing Spartan men to concentrate on military training.
2. **Which of the following show a difference between Sparta and Athens? Select the three correct answers.**
- **Answers:**
1. *In Sparta, men did not publicly share their opinions, while in Athens men spoke their minds in political forums.*
2. *In Sparta, conquest was used to get resources, while in Athens they used trade to get what they needed.*
3. *In Sparta, women had more freedom while in Athens, women were not allowed to participate in democracy.*
- **Verification:** All three statements are correct and highlight significant differences in political culture, economic strategies, and women's roles between the two city-states.
3. **Which was a role of the ephor in Spartan government?**
- **Answer:** *They could remove the king from power.*
- **Verification:** Correct. Ephors had the authority to oversee the kings and had the power to remove them if necessary.
All your answers are accurate based on historical information regarding Sparta and Athens. If you have more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!