Why Sparta is the best?
Sparta is far superior to Athens because their army was fierce and protective, girls received some education and women had more freedom than in other poleis. First, the army of Sparta was the strongest fighting force in Greece.
What are the advantages of Sparta?
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- Strong land army, protection. Sparta advantage.
- Women could own property. Sparta advantage.
- Women had freedom. Sparta advantage.
- Strength/training. Sparta advantage.
- Possibly could make faster decisions. Sparta advantage.
- Democracy. Athens advantage.
- Powerful, able to conquer.
- Surrounded by hostile city-states.
What are the pros and cons of Sparta?
| Pros of Sparta | Pros of Athens |
|---|---|
| Cons of Sparta | Cons of Athens |
| -abandoned sick children -age 7 – military training -few freedoms -no education -slavery | -not all people equal -tyrants -women not citizens -no formal education for girls -peasants, merchants, and artisans resented nobles -nobles could take land from peasants |
Was Sparta good or bad?
bad! Sparta, as you probably know, was a militaristic society which promoted war as a way of life. Sparta’s main opponent was not the barbaric tribes of the north, nor the Persians to the east. Sparta, as you probably know, was a militaristic society which promoted war as a way of life.
What did real Vikings look like?
Tall, blonde, burly, with long beards and a bit dishevelled from their hard life as warriors. On television Viking style includes hair adorned with braids and beads, eyes covered in warrior’s kohl, and faces marked by battle scars.
Why are Vikings so violent?
Vikings would target monasteries along the coast, raid the towns for their booty, and destroy what was left. This caused mass fear amongst such monks, as they felt that it was punishment from God. From their point of view, the Vikings were violent and evil heathens.
Who was the most famous Viking ever?
Ragnar Lodbrok
What is a Viking queen called?
Lagertha
Did Vikings ever sack Paris?
In 845 the Vikings sacked Paris and did not leave until King Charles the Bald paid them 5,670 lbs of silver and gold. The Siege of Paris and the Sack of Paris of 845 was the culmination of a Viking invasion of the kingdom of the West Franks. The Vikings reached Paris at the end of the month, during Easter.17
Is Ragnar real?
In fact, Ragnar Lothbrock (sometimes called Ragnar Lodbrok or Lothbrok) was a legendary Viking figure who almost certainly existed, although the Ragnar in the Viking Sagas may be based on more than one actual person. The real Ragnar was the scourge of England and France; a fearsome Viking warlord and chieftain.19
What disease does Ragnar have?
He suffered from Kidney failure. Failure of a kidney can result in severe discomfort in the abdomen, bloody urine, and waste production build up which can cause illness, hallucinations and nausea. But even though he suffered from kidney failure, surviving with just 1 kidney is entirely possible.
Is Bjorn actually dead?
Deceased
Who dies in Vikings?
Ragnar
Is Bjorn Dead Season 3?
While the Franks celebrate their victory, at the Viking camp the warriors have to deal with their wounded, including a badly wounded Bjorn, and Ragnar who has been thrown down from the walls.
How many episodes will Season 6 of Vikings have?
20