User:Minty2010/sandbox/An experience in Sparta

''An experience in Sparta. This Information talks about a Spartan Soldier's Life. It talks what they did or what they would do. This info can be used to help anyone in their assessments for Ancient Greece or tests. Read more to find about Sparta.

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Authentic Questions
'''What weapons did they use?

To attack they used Iron spears and a long, steel spear. To protect ourselves they had a huge shield. It is a huge shield from our neck to our thighs.

'''What armour did they wear?

To protect our head, skull and cheeks they wore a golden helmet. The helmet covered and protected my whole head and my whole cheek so my skull and my jaws. I wore a bronze cuirass, (armour made out of gold) so it can protect our chest and stomach. They also wore bronze leg guards so they can protect our whole leg. It was better to be naked but still have pants on and our helmet and weapons because the suit was very heavy.

'''Why did young kids go to war?

Sparta’s ruler wanted seven-year-old kids to be ready war in the future. In addition, they trained them to be strong, smart and fast in war and just in life.

'''What type of transportation did I have?

Soldiers were put in a ship, so they can travel to another country for invading. They had boats to travel to across rivers and lakes. In the modern age, you have tanks and aeroplanes, but in Ancient time, they had horses to for invading in other cities like Athens or to stop an army coming.

'''Did Spartan soldiers have rights? If not why.

No, because they were forced to do nearly everything. If they said, no they would be executed or they would do other punishments, which were not good. They were to follow any orders or made laws (rules). For example, if they did not want to marry, their punishment would be to go outside the house naked and sing that they have broken the rule. That is how bad it was.

'''Can they visit their family after wars or training? If not why.

Yes, they were allowed to, because they were married at the age of 30 and they were forced to have kids, so they would allow us to go see our kids for a short time, just to say goodbye when leaving for the next war.

Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the rulers of your civilization?

They had many Kings, many Rulers, but they had a warrior king named Leonidas 1 (THE FIRST). As well as being the King of Sparta, he was also the military commander of the Spartan Army. He led them to victory against the Persian Army in the Second Persian War, 510 BC- 478 BC. Then in 480 BC, the Persians defeated Leonidas 1 and us. Leonidas 1 unfortunately died during the war with many other soldiers. They still had the queen, wife of Leonidas 1, Gorgo (Queen of Sparta) and her children, ruling our country, until she could find a husband.

'''What was their diet? (What did they eat)?'''

They had basic and humble food for our daily food. Everyone hunted and ate animals like fish, meat, pork, lamb, beef and chicken. They drank wine and water for lunch and dinner, but they drank milk for breakfast. They ate cheese and bread in the mornings. To be healthy and strong for wars and military training they had twice a day of fruits and vegetables.