Ancient Sparta

How did Sparta differ from other city-states?

• It was a military society

• It banned slavery

• It rejected religious practice

• It excluded women from civic life

Why were Spartan soldiers punished for stealing?

• It was wrong for them to steal

• They were being disobedient

• Because they got caught stealing

• They stole from their king

Why did Sparta discourage visitors and travel?

• They couldn't afford to travel.

• They were afraid their citizens would get lost.

• They thought their citizens wouldn't want to come back.

• They discouraged anything that would distract citizens from their disciplined military life.

When Spartan soldiers went to battle, their mothers and wives would present the warriors with their shield and say:

• "With this, or without this."

• "With this, or in this."

• "With this, or upon this."

• "With this, or beneath this."

Which statement is TRUE about Spartan girls.

• They spent most of their time learning how to read.

• They were raised to be tough so they could bear strong children for the polis.

• They were not allowed to own land.

• They were not expected to be athletic (play sports).

Which statement is NOT true about Spartan boys.

• They were well fed during their military training.

• They began training for the military at the age of 7.

• They were expected to serve in military until the age of 60.

• The boys lived in military housing called barracks.

Who were "helots"?

• People from the city-state, Athens

• People who ran the Spartan government

• People the Spartans captured from neighboring lands

• Rich people in Sparta

At what age were Spartan men allowed to marry?

• 18

• 30

• 20

• 60

Describe the Spartan government.

• a blend of two kings, elected officials, and the ruling class

• a democracy

• one king

• the military

What did the Spartans require the helots to give to them?

• all of their money and land

• their cattle and other animals

• their houses

• half of their harvest