Sparta was a warrior society in ancient Greece that reached the height of its power after defeating rival city-state Athens in the Peloponnesian War (431-404 B.C.). Spartan culture was centered on loyalty to the state and military service. Spartan boys entered a rigorous state-sponsored education, military training and socialization program.

Sparta was the leading force of the unified Greek military during the Greco- Persian Wars in rivalry with the rising naval power of Athens. Sparta was ruled by two kings and their form of education was referred to as agoge. They were well known for their military discipline and great dedication to the state.

Sparta was a strong warrior society. Sparta’s culture was about loyalty to the state and military service. Despite being good at war, in 371 B.C., they were defeated by Thebes and then declined. Sparta was a city in ancient Greece. It was called the “city-state of Sparta.” The citizens who lived in that region were called Spartans.