Athens vs. Sparta

What was the most important aspect of life in Sparta?

• learning about philosophy

• preparing for battles

• playing music

• learning to lead people

From an early age, Spartan boys were trained to be

• teachers

• philosophers

• leaders

• soldiers

Spartan women also received physical training. Like the men, they learned how to run, jump, wrestle, and throw javelins. What conclusion can you draw about Spartan women?

• They disliked sports and exercise.

• They did not enjoy their lives.

• They were strong and healthy.

• They mainly ran the households.

At what age were Spartan men done serving in the army?

• 20

• 30

• 40

• NEVER! THIS IS SPARTA!

Which of the following is the best prediction of what might have happened in Sparta if its army had become weak?

• Spartan women would have joined the army.

• Boys would have lost their courage and strength.

• Slaves would have staged a rebellion.

• Soldiers would have lost their self-confidence.

In Athens, most of the boys from poor families

• learned how to sing and play musical instruments.

• studied warfare and were placed in the army.

• became farmers and grew food for the wealthy.

• were taught astronomy, geometry, and science.

When comparing the lives of boys in Sparta and Athens, which of the following inferences can you make?

• Athenian boys probably had more interesting lives than Spartan boys.

• Spartan boys were probably happier than Athenian boys.

• Athenian boys were probably more bored with life than Spartan boys.

• Spartan boys probably learned more things than Athenian boys.

The name of the city-states allied with Athens are called ______ and the name of the city-states allied with Sparta are called ________.

• Delian League; Sparta League

• Athens League; Delian League

• Delian League; Pelponnesian League

• Peloponnesian League; Persian League

What was most important to Spartans when it came to education?

• reading and writing
• a strong mind and body
• boys and girls receiving military training
• boys and girls learning to cook and clean

Spartan women had more rights than other Greek women.  What proves this?

• Spartan women could own their own  property.
• Spartan women learned how to care for their households.
• Spartan women could become members of the Council.
• Spartan women served in the military.