Athens vs. Sparta

Women in Sparta had which advantage over women in other city states?

• more private life

• better education and personal freedoms

• they could make money with a business

• religious status

Athenian Democracy didn't include everyone. Which of these groups were excluded from participating in government?

• foreigners

• slaves

• men

• women

Sparta was known for its emphasis on...

• the arts

• the military

• the gods & goddesses

• themselves

Sparta was ruled by...

• direct democracy

• an oligarchy

• a democratic assembly

• one king with absolute power

All Citizens share power in this type of government

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

• Communism

A few people share power in this type of government

• Democracy

• Republic

• Oligarchy

• Tyrant

Spartan men could move back home at this age, while still remaining active military

• 7

• 20

• 30

• 60

Spartan boys were sent to live in the barracks at this age

• 20

• 12

• 7

• 15

At which age could a Spartan retire from the military?

• 50

• 55

• 60

• 70

What was a Spartan woman's #1 job?

• be a good cook

• be a good house keeper

• have healthy babies

• be a successful businesswoman