Why were helots important for the Spartan state? Group of answer choices As wives of Spartan citizens, they raised future generations of warriors. As merchants and artisans, they were responsible for equipping Sparta's army. As the only literate ones, they maintained the chronicles of Sparta's military campaigns. As the farming labor force, they freed up Spartans to focus on military pursuits.

Why were helots important for the Spartan state? Group of answer choices As wives of Spartan citizens, they raised future generations of warriors. As merchants and artisans, they were responsible for equipping Sparta's army. As the only literate ones, they maintained the chronicles of Sparta's military campaigns. As the farming labor force, they freed up Spartans to focus on military pursuits.