Question

question 2
what would a typical spartan believe about why they existed on earth?
○ total loyalty to the state was their reason for existence.
○ oligarchs should be replaced with tyrants.
○ the outside world did not exist except as an evil influence.
○ ephors could guide spartans to military victory.

Explanation:

Spartan society was highly militaristic and emphasized loyalty to the state. Their entire way of life, including upbringing and social structure, revolved around serving the Spartan state. The option "Total loyalty to the state was their reason for existence" aligns with this. The other options are incorrect: Spartans had an oligarchic system and didn't aim to replace oligarchs with tyrants; they interacted with the outside world (e.g., in wars and trade to some extent) so the "outside world as evil only" is wrong; Ephors had a role but the core reason for existence was state loyalty, not Ephors guiding to victory.

Answer:

A. Total loyalty to the state was their reason for existence.