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The main government system of Sparta was an Oligarchy. The Council of Elders and The Assembly are the groups that make the decisions.
The Spartan military was very strict and disciplined. Once baby boys are born they are brought to the Council of Elders to decide if they are good enough to survive in Sparta , if not they are put Boys go into military camp at age 7 for 13 years. The military camps taught discipline and strength. Then , men would go into regular army at age 20 for years until they retire after they turn 60. When 60 years old they can join the Council of Elders.
Sparta did not encourage learning. They prepared boys for life of war. Girls were trained in sports such as wrestling and throwing the javelin. Girls and women were extremely fit in Sparta and the main goal was to raise brave and strong Spartan soldiers.
Spartans did not trade. They did not allow foreign visitors or encourage trade. The citizens used iron bars to trade. This caused Sparta to be very poor. The only things they excelled in is war , fighting , and strength.
The Spartan military was very strict and disciplined. Once baby boys are born they are brought to the Council of Elders to decide if they are good enough to survive in Sparta , if not they are put Boys go into military camp at age 7 for 13 years. The military camps taught discipline and strength. Then , men would go into regular army at age 20 for years until they retire after they turn 60. When 60 years old they can join the Council of Elders.
Sparta did not encourage learning. They prepared boys for life of war. Girls were trained in sports such as wrestling and throwing the javelin. Girls and women were extremely fit in Sparta and the main goal was to raise brave and strong Spartan soldiers.
Spartans did not trade. They did not allow foreign visitors or encourage trade. The citizens used iron bars to trade. This caused Sparta to be very poor. The only things they excelled in is war , fighting , and strength.