Location, Government, & Daily Life Sparta: A City-State Location, Government, & Daily Life
Location Sparta is located on Peloponnese Peninsula.
Executive Branch Ruled by 2 kings Elected Annually Controlled Army Could Veto Each Other Ruled by 5 elected officials called Ephors Ran day-to-day activities Handled dealings between Sparta and other city-states. Elected by the assembly
Legislative Branch Senate Made up of 28 senators ( Men, over 60, elected for life) 2 Kings were part of Senate Created laws Apella Made up of ALL citizens over 30 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