Question

4 multiple choice 1 point for what reason did sparta keep a militaristic state? constantly conquering to be battle ready at all times it was a slave state surrounded by enemies

Explanation:

Sparta's militaristic system was primarily driven by its status as a slave state. The large population of enslaved people (helots) vastly outnumbered Spartan citizens, and the strict military structure was designed to suppress potential revolts and maintain control over the helot population. The other options are either secondary effects or incorrect: being battle-ready was a result of the militaristic system, not the core reason; Sparta was not focused on constant conquest, and while it had regional rivals, the internal threat from helots was the foundational driver.

Answer:

It was a slave state