Question

what group benefited from spartan militarism?
merchants
women
priests
ephors

Explanation:

Spartan society was structured around a strict military system. Ephors were elected officials who oversaw the Spartan state, including the military, and their power and influence were reinforced by the militaristic system that maintained social order and centralized control. Merchants had limited role in Spartan's agrarian/militaristic economy; women had more autonomy but did not benefit directly from militarism as a group; priests had religious roles not tied to military dominance.

Answer:

Ephors