Sparta: A City-State

Location, Government, & Daily Life

Location

Sparta is located on Peloponnese Peninsula.

Executive Branch

Ruled by 2 kings

1. Elected Annually

2. Controlled Army

3. Could Veto Each Other

Ruled by 5 elected officials called Ephors

1. Ran day-to-day activities

2. Handled dealings between Sparta and other city-states.

3. Elected by the assembly

Legislative Branch

Senate

1. Made up of 28 senators ( Men, over 60, elected for life)

2. 2 Kings were part of Senate

3. Created laws

Apella

1. Made up of ALL citizens over 30

2. Voted on Senate’s proposals

Judicial Branch

Senators act as judges for a trial

Ephors were in charge of Civil Trials

Daily Life

Military~ Focus of Spartan Society

Unhealthy babies & often girls left on hillside to die

Training • 7 yr old boys went to camp

• Read, write, & use weapons

• Stressed physical fitness

Often lived at barracks after married

Served until 60 yrs of age

Women & Slaves

Received physical education

Made strong to bear healthy children

Competed in athletic events

More freedom, attend gatherings

Helots ~ slaves

Highest % of population

Assigned to plots of land