Ancient Greece

Which of the following is a  government where a few wealthy people rule?

• Monarchy
• Oligarchy
• Democracy 
• Communism

What was the raised, fortified area that was dedicated to a Greek city-state's god called?

• Agora

• Acropolis

• Oligarchy

• Parthenon

Which of the following describes Spartan women?

• They were treated harshly, like the helots.

• They fought as soldiers alongside men.

• They participated in athletic contests and were allowed to vote

• All of the above.

Which of the following describes the helots of Sparta?

• They fought most of the wars.

• They were slaves but had some freedoms.

• They led a movement to change the government.

• They were in charge of boys’ military training.

Which of the following statements best describes the citizens of Athens?

• They spoke different languages.

• They were ruled by both men & women.

• They valued education and learning.

• They were a military-focused society..

Who could participate in the Athenian democracy?

• All adult male citizens and slaves
• All free men and women
• All free, adult male citizens
• Anyone who lived in Athens

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In Athens, wealthy boys…

• went to school to learn about math, astronomy, and philosophy.

• studied warfare and were placed in the army. They could retire at age 60.

• became farmers and grew food for the wealthy.

A Greek city-state with an oligarchic government which taught boys to be good soldiers, and took what they needed from neighboring regions by force.

• Sparta

• Athens

A Greek city-state that had a democratic government, valued education, and was elected a governing assembly.

• Athens

• Sparta

What is another name for a Greek city-state?

• Democracy

• Acropolis

• Polis

• Oligarchy