... classes; Spartiates, Perioeci, and Helots. Helots, as mentioned above, were the equivalent to Athenian slaves, though they descended from peoples who had resisted subjugation and were constantly rebelling. Perioeci (neighbors/ outsiders), were usually foreigners including artisans, craftsmen, and merchants. They did not have the freedom to vote or serve in the army. the highest social class in Sparta was the Spartiates ... ...

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