Athens & Sparta

How did geography influence the development of ancient Greece?

• It allowed for the creation of a large powerful empire

• It provided for the isolation of Greece from the rest of the world

• It led to the creation of separate city-states

• It enhanced unity among all Greeks

Which group occupied the lowest class in Greek society?

• Children

• Slaves

• Women

• Foreigners

Compared to women of other Greek city-states, the women of Sparta-

• had more personal freedom

• were more religious

• led very secluded lives

• were better educated

Which city-state is known as the birthplace of direct democracy?

• Rome

• Athens

• Sparta

• Carthage

The major city-state of ancient Greece were-

• Sparta and Troy

• Athens and Sparta

• Persia and Babylon

• Athens and Troy

Solon and Draco can best be described as-

• mathematicians

• poets

• philosophers

• tyrants

Which country can best be described as militaristic?

• Troy

• Sparta

• Athens

• Phoenicia

Which form of government is based upon rule by a small group of people?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Democracy

Which form of government is most closely associated with Sparta?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

Which term best describes the role of Spartan males from early childhood to adulthood?

• Soldiers

• Politicians

• Philosophers

• Farmers