Identify the characteristics of the city-state of Sparta. Check all that apply.
oligarchy
women had greater freedom
philosophy and arts were encouraged
democracy
highly self disciplined
required military training and service
ruled by an assembly

oligarchy

women had greater freedom

highly self disciplined

required military training and service

Explanation:

oligarchy

An empire is considered as an oligarchy if it's controlled by a small group of people, not just a single king. Sparta has 2 Kings along with a group filled with 30 elders that are responsible for its governments.

women had greater freedom

Compared to other women in Europe at that time, Spartan women had significantly more right and freedom. For example, the women of Sparta has the right to own/inherit a property while most women in Europe did;t. Their culture also did not require complete obedience toward the man of the household like other nations in Europe. Spartan women had the reputation of very controlling over their husband.

highly self disciplined

Combat ability was regarded as a factor to increase social status in Sparta. So most of the citizens were highly self discipline and conducted their own private training routine to rise over the ranks,

required military training and service

The military training in sparta started at the age of 7. They were required to be in service and not allowed to live with their wives until they reach the age of 30.

first, the romans stayed isolated because they had to defend their own territories from neighboring cities that were harassing them, like the etruscans. second, once the romans managed to defeat their neighbors, and started to expand their territory, they started to build roads and bridges. finally, now that the romans have covered their territory with roads functioning as highways, they could mobilize their legions faster to assemble larger military units in a specific place.