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The Fall of the Roman Empire — Unit test

Question 10 • NY-Global History and Geography I

The main role of women in Sparta was to

Answer
A
learn how to read and write.
B
prepare for government service.
C
raise warriors and instill Spartan values.
D
run their estates if husbands went to war.

Explanation

Spartan women were expected to raise strong children, especially sons who could become soldiers, and to teach them Spartan discipline and loyalty. Although women often managed property while men were away at war, their main social role was raising future warriors and instilling Spartan values.

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