Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Perioeci and the
Helots?
The Helots protected the Perioeci from the nearby inhabitants of Messenia.
The Perioeci did slave work for the Helots so that the Helots could focus on their
military activities.
The Helots and the Perioeci worked together to conquer the nearby land of
Messenia.
The Helots did slave work for the Perioeci so that the Perioeci could focus on
their military activities.