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Famous Men of Greece

Lesson 12

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Spartans descendants of Hercules; conquered southern Greece
Helots conquered people forced into serfdom by the Spartans
Lycurgus prince of Sparta; reformed the laws
"Bring up this child for Sparta." order of Sparta
"Come back with this or upon this." saying of Spartan mothers
"Sparta's citizens are her walls." Lycurgus
oligarchy Sparta's system of government by a few persons or families
javelins throwing spears
scanty barely sufficient or adequate; raggeddy
rushes stiff marsh plants and stems
temperence abstinence from alcohol
flinching to recoil involuntarily, from surprise or pain
effeminate weak and soft in attitude and behavior
idlers person unemployed and lazy
spartan today, it means someone who is frugal or simple
description of Sparta's Class System class system = three classes: Spartans who could vote, Helots who were slaves, and non-citizens who were not slaves, but could not vote either.
Voting Law made by Lycurgus All citizens were given a vote.
Land and Slave Laws by Lycurgus Both land and slaves were divided equally among all citizens.
Money Law by Lycurgus All Spartan money was made from iron to discourage outside trading.
Training Laws by Lycurgus Train in athletics, endure pain, never surrender. They were taken away from their parents, made to sleep on hard beds and given scanty clothing.
Peloponnesus large island where Sparta is located
Sparta land on Peloponnesus where Hercules performed several of his labors.
Dining Laws by Lycurgus All citizens ate simple meals at public tables. Private dining was not allowed.
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