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Greek Depth Study: the Politics and Society of Sparta 478 to 404 BC

Quick questions on The agoge, syssitia and Spartan society - OCR Ancient History Sparta depth study

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What is the agoge?
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The agoge is usually seen as the engine of Spartan military quality: it produced soldiers conditioned to obey, endure and fight as a unit. But, as the essays demand, this was one part of a system that also rested on the helots and the constitution.
What is q1?
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Assess the importance of the syssitia in Spartan society. [20 marks, depth essay style]
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At what age did a Spartan boy enter the agoge? [2 marks]

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