Which statement about Sparta is true?

A. Spartan playwrights gave the world some of its greatest comedies and tragedies.
B. All Spartan men lived in military barracks until age 30 and were only allowed to visit their wives.
C. Spartan women were famous for their decorative arts such as embroidery and jewelry-making.
D. Spartan scientists and philosophers greatly expanded the scope of human knowledge.

Question

Which statement about Sparta is true?

A. Spartan playwrights gave the world some of its greatest comedies and tragedies.
B. All Spartan men lived in military barracks until age 30 and were only allowed to visit their wives.
C. Spartan women were famous for their decorative arts such as embroidery and jewelry-making.
D. Spartan scientists and philosophers greatly expanded the scope of human knowledge.

Edmund · Answer

B makes the most sense. Sparta was known for its love for frugality and simplicity, and its hate of excesses.

Anonymous · Answer

Either A or B is correct but im leaning more toward B.

Anonymous · Answer

The true statement about Sparta is B: all Spartan men lived in military barracks until age 30 and were only allowed to visit their wives. This reflects the militaristic and disciplined nature of Spartan society, where men were trained from a young age for military service. Artistic and intellectual pursuits were not emphasized in Sparta, in contrast to other city-states like Athens. 
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