Athens vs. Sparta Review

Which polis had an army of professional, full-time soldiers?

• Athens
• Sparta
• Thebes
• None

Who really ruled in Sparta?

• A king
• The farmers
• A military oligarchy
• A tyrant

At what age did boys start military training in Sparta? 

• Age 2
• Age 7
• Age 12
• Age 16

Is this statement about Sparta, Athens or both of them:  Women could own land and run a business.

• Sparta 
• Athens
• Both

A type of government ruled by the people is a  ______________. 

• aristocracy
• monarchy
• democracy
• socialism

Five hundred citizens formed a council. 

• Athens
• Sparta

Women had very few rights

• Athens
• Sparta

Army-centered life

• Athens
• Sparta

Which city-state learned to read and write?

• Sparta
• Athens
• Both
• Neither 

a system of government in which a few people hold power

• oligarchy
• democracy
• tyrant
• helot