Why were some people not allowed to join the caste system?

Is interest in the arts a characteristic of life in athens, sparta, or both? i need right answer athens sparta athens and sparta

Where land acquired through the mexican cession is location today

Which statement describes the influence of elizabeth i on england? a. her great inherited wealth made requesting funds from parliament rarely necessary, which minimized conflicts. b.her skillful use of personal advisers to communicate her wishes to parliament promoted stability. c.her clever secret diplomacy and many successful wars made her popular with the english people. d.her continuing support of english explorers in the americas brought in vast supplies of silver and gold.