This is an excerpt from a history of the ancient Greek state of Sparta Read the passage carefully to determine
the central idea
But as soon as [young Spartans] were seven years old,
Lycurgus ordered them all to be taken by the state and
enrolled in companies, where they were put under the
same discipline and nurture, and so became accustomed
to share one another's sports and studies. The boy who
excelled in judgement and was most courageous in
fighting, was made captain of his company; on him the
rest all kept their eyes, obeying his orders, and
submitting to his punishments, so that their boyish
training was a practice of obedience.
-"Life of Lycurgus,
Plutarch
What is the central idea of the passage?
Young Spartans were not required to attend school.
Young Spartans were expected to read and write
Young Spartans were not encouraged to play with
other children
O Young Spartans began physical and mental training
at a young age