A Laconic Answer

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A laconic answer

The Lacons lived in a part of Southern Greece called Laconia, and were known for the bravery and the simplicity of their life. One of their rules was always to speak briefly, using no more words than were needed. This was carried so far that to this day, a very short answer is often called laconic. There was in Northern Greece a land called Macedonia, which was once ruled by a king named Philip. Philip wanted to become master of all Greece. He therefore collected a great army and conquered all Greece, until only Laconia remained unconquered. Then he sent a letter to the brave Lacons saying: "If I invade your country, I will destroy your great city." In a few days an answer came. He found only one word written in it. That word was "If'.

1. The Lacons were brave and had a simple life style.

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The Lacons lived in a part of Southern Greece called Laconia, and were known for the bravery and the simplicity of their life. One of their rules was always to speak briefly, using no more words than were needed. This was carried so far that to this day, a very short answer is often called laconic. There was in Northern Greece a land called Macedonia, which was once ruled by a king named Philip. Philip wanted to become master of all Greece. He therefore collected a great army and conquered all Greece, until only Laconia remained unconquered. Then he sent a letter to the brave Lacons saying: "If I invade your country, I will destroy your great city." In a few days an answer came. He found only one word written in it. That word was "If'.

2. The Lacons spoke much because they had such a rule.

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A laconic answer

The Lacons lived in a part of Southern Greece called Laconia, and were known for the bravery and the simplicity of their life. One of their rules was always to speak briefly, using no more words than were needed. This was carried so far that to this day, a very short answer is often called laconic. There was in Northern Greece a land called Macedonia, which was once ruled by a king named Philip. Philip wanted to become master of all Greece. He therefore collected a great army and conquered all Greece, until only Laconia remained unconquered. Then he sent a letter to the brave Lacons saying: "If I invade your country, I will destroy your great city." In a few days an answer came. He found only one word written in it. That word was "If'.

3. Macedonia was located in Southern Greece.

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A laconic answer

The Lacons lived in a part of Southern Greece called Laconia, and were known for the bravery and the simplicity of their life. One of their rules was always to speak briefly, using no more words than were needed. This was carried so far that to this day, a very short answer is often called laconic. There was in Northern Greece a land called Macedonia, which was once ruled by a king named Philip. Philip wanted to become master of all Greece. He therefore collected a great army and conquered all Greece, until only Laconia remained unconquered. Then he sent a letter to the brave Lacons saying: "If I invade your country, I will destroy your great city." In a few days an answer came. He found only one word written in it. That word was "If'.

4. Southern Greece was ruled by a king Philip.

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A laconic answer

The Lacons lived in a part of Southern Greece called Laconia, and were known for the bravery and the simplicity of their life. One of their rules was always to speak briefly, using no more words than were needed. This was carried so far that to this day, a very short answer is often called laconic. There was in Northern Greece a land called Macedonia, which was once ruled by a king named Philip. Philip wanted to become master of all Greece. He therefore collected a great army and conquered all Greece, until only Laconia remained unconquered. Then he sent a letter to the brave Lacons saying: "If I invade your country, I will destroy your great city." In a few days an answer came. He found only one word written in it. That word was "If'.

5. Philip was the master of all Greece.

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A laconic answer

The Lacons lived in a part of Southern Greece called Laconia, and were known for the bravery and the simplicity of their life. One of their rules was always to speak briefly, using no more words than were needed. This was carried so far that to this day, a very short answer is often called laconic. There was in Northern Greece a land called Macedonia, which was once ruled by a king named Philip. Philip wanted to become master of all Greece. He therefore collected a great army and conquered all Greece, until only Laconia remained unconquered. Then he sent a letter to the brave Lacons saying: "If I invade your country, I will destroy your great city." In a few days an answer came. He found only one word written in it. That word was "If'.

6. Laconia was the only country which Philip couldn't conquer.

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A laconic answer

The Lacons lived in a part of Southern Greece called Laconia, and were known for the bravery and the simplicity of their life. One of their rules was always to speak briefly, using no more words than were needed. This was carried so far that to this day, a very short answer is often called laconic. There was in Northern Greece a land called Macedonia, which was once ruled by a king named Philip. Philip wanted to become master of all Greece. He therefore collected a great army and conquered all Greece, until only Laconia remained unconquered. Then he sent a letter to the brave Lacons saying: "If I invade your country, I will destroy your great city." In a few days an answer came. He found only one word written in it. That word was "If'.

7.Philip wanted to invade Laconia and sent them a letter.

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A laconic answer

The Lacons lived in a part of Southern Greece called Laconia, and were known for the bravery and the simplicity of their life. One of their rules was always to speak briefly, using no more words than were needed. This was carried so far that to this day, a very short answer is often called laconic. There was in Northern Greece a land called Macedonia, which was once ruled by a king named Philip. Philip wanted to become master of all Greece. He therefore collected a great army and conquered all Greece, until only Laconia remained unconquered. Then he sent a letter to the brave Lacons saying: "If I invade your country, I will destroy your great city." In a few days an answer came. He found only one word written in it. That word was "If'.

8. Philip found a few words in the answer .

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A laconic answer

The Lacons lived in a part of Southern Greece called Laconia, and were known for the bravery and the simplicity of their life. One of their rules was always to speak briefly, using no more words than were needed. This was carried so far that to this day, a very short answer is often called laconic. There was in Northern Greece a land called Macedonia, which was once ruled by a king named Philip. Philip wanted to become master of all Greece. He therefore collected a great army and conquered all Greece, until only Laconia remained unconquered. Then he sent a letter to the brave Lacons saying: "If I invade your country, I will destroy your great city." In a few days an answer came. He found only one word written in it. That word was "If'.

9. What was one of the rules which the Lacons followed?

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A laconic answer

The Lacons lived in a part of Southern Greece called Laconia, and were known for the bravery and the simplicity of their life. One of their rules was always to speak briefly, using no more words than were needed. This was carried so far that to this day, a very short answer is often called laconic. There was in Northern Greece a land called Macedonia, which was once ruled by a king named Philip. Philip wanted to become master of all Greece. He therefore collected a great army and conquered all Greece, until only Laconia remained unconquered. Then he sent a letter to the brave Lacons saying: "If I invade your country, I will destroy your great city." In a few days an answer came. He found only one word written in it. That word was "If'.

10. Why did Philip conquer all Greece?

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A laconic answer

The Lacons lived in a part of Southern Greece called Laconia, and were known for the bravery and the simplicity of their life. One of their rules was always to speak briefly, using no more words than were needed. This was carried so far that to this day, a very short answer is often called laconic. There was in Northern Greece a land called Macedonia, which was once ruled by a king named Philip. Philip wanted to become master of all Greece. He therefore collected a great army and conquered all Greece, until only Laconia remained unconquered. Then he sent a letter to the brave Lacons saying: "If I invade your country, I will destroy your great city." In a few days an answer came. He found only one word written in it. That word was "If'.

 11. Why did Laconia remain unconquered ?

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A laconic answer

The Lacons lived in a part of Southern Greece called Laconia, and were known for the bravery and the simplicity of their life. One of their rules was always to speak briefly, using no more words than were needed. This was carried so far that to this day, a very short answer is often called laconic. There was in Northern Greece a land called Macedonia, which was once ruled by a king named Philip. Philip wanted to become master of all Greece. He therefore collected a great army and conquered all Greece, until only Laconia remained unconquered. Then he sent a letter to the brave Lacons saying: "If I invade your country, I will destroy your great city." In a few days an answer came. He found only one word written in it. That word was "If'.

12. What does the expression " a laconic answer" mean?