Question

greek and roman civilizations (2000 bce–476 ce) end of lesson test
8 why did the spartans establish a brutal system of government?
to force all citizens to serve in the military
to control the wealth in sparta
to keep control of the spartan men
to keep control of the helots or slaves.
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Explanation:

The helots (slaves) in Sparta outnumbered the Spartan citizens significantly. The brutal system of government, including strict military and social control, was established by the Spartans primarily to maintain control over the helots, who were a subjugated population providing labor and could potentially revolt. The other options: forcing all citizens to serve in the military was a result of their need to control the helots (military was for suppressing helot revolts), controlling wealth was not the main reason, and controlling Spartan men was part of the military - focused society but not the primary reason for the brutal government structure.

Answer:

To keep control of the helots or slaves.