Understanding Spartan Government Structure: A Closer Look at the Role of Kings

Contrary to the popular impression, the Spartans had two kings, not one. Spartan kings were hereditary monarchs and played a relatively small role in Spartan government. The main body of Spartan government was the Gerousia, a council of elders.

Proper MLA Citation Example

Which is an example of proper MLA citation of a paraphrase from this passage?

• A.) Sparta's king were weak compared to the council,429.
• B.) Sparta's kings had little power in Spartan government (Phin 429)
• C.) The council of elders was more than Spartan kings. (429 Phin)
• D.) The council of elders and two kings ruled Sparta together ... 429 phin

The correct answer is option B) "Sparta's kings had little power in Spartan government (Phin 429)". MLA citation format for a reference used on text includes the author's last name and the page number(s), in this option the citation is used properly. Also, the information of the passage that was used to paraphrase in the text is properly interpreted and written.

What is the correct example of a proper MLA citation from the passage?

Answer: A) "Sparta's kings had little power in Spartan government (Phin 429)"