Which statement accurately describes Spartan society? A. Men preferred debating to fighting, while women enjoyed dressing in fine clothes. B. The ruling class supported playwrights and philosophers for the good of the people. C. All boys were trained to be warriors and all girls were brought up to bear strong children. D. Both boys and girls played together and were encouraged to pursue their own goals in life.

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Which statement accurately describes Spartan society? A. Men preferred debating to fighting, while women enjoyed dressing in fine clothes. B. The ruling class supported playwrights and philosophers for the good of the people. C. All boys were trained to be warriors and all girls were brought up to bear strong children. D. Both boys and girls played together and were encouraged to pursue their own goals in life.

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C. Boys from a young age were brutally trained to become warriors. Many Spartan tests were very harsh and violent, usually resulting in at least an injury for one of the boys. They idea was to train these boys to not fear death and not give into pain. The women weren't raised quite as harshly, but they still stayed in top physical shape so they could rear strong, healthy boys that could then become warriors.