Question

Which words and phrases show that the passage is a reliable source? Ancient Sparta Sparta was one of the most influential city-states of ancient Greece. It had the most powerful army in all of Greece. Warfare was the cornerstone of the Spartan economy. Young boys from the age of 7 were sent off to military schools to train. According to a website maintained by the History Department at Oxford University, Sparta’s government was a monarchy ruled by two kings. Leonidas was one of the most influential rulers of Sparta. The British Museum states that Leonidas defeated the Persians with only a small army. A blog maintained by a history student says Leonidas fought the massive Persian armies with merely 300 soldiers

Answer 1

According to a website maintained by the History Department at Oxford University  and The British Museum states are the phrases that show that we are talking about reliable sources. They have formal construction and both the Oxford University and the British Museum are reliable sources, which base their statements upon careful research and study.

Answer 2

Answer: maintained by the History Department at Oxford University  and The British Museum states.

Explanation: For those who have edmentum.