Question

name for enslaved laborers in sparta; from the greek word meaning \capture\

oligarchy

democracy

helots

assembly

ephor

tyrants

Explanation:

We need to identify the term for enslaved laborers in Sparta with a Greek origin meaning "capture".

• "oligarchy" refers to a government by a few, not enslaved laborers.
• "democracy" is a system of government by the people, not related.
• "helots" were the enslaved laborers in Sparta, and the term has Greek roots related to capture.
• "assembly" is a gathering, not a term for laborers.
• "ephor" were officials in Sparta, not laborers.
• "tyrants" are rulers with absolute power, not laborers.

Answer:

C. helots