1. Sparta: A Military Society
Main Ideas
Sparta invaded nearby city-states for resources and enslaved the people living there.
To prevent revolt, Sparta became a military society that required all males to train for battles.
Sparta government was an oligarchy; leaders opposed education, fearing it could lead to unrest.
Spartan leaders resisted change; they prevented citizens from traveling, except for military purposes, and used iron bars instead of coins for trade, which led to Sparta’s isolation.