TCI Lesson 3 Athens vs Sparta

Which feature of Athen's geography most affected its economy?

• It was a peninsula

• It was near the sea

• It was built on rocky cliffs

• It was surrounded by good land

How would a man become a member of Athen's Council of 500?

• He inherited that power

• He was elected by citizens

• He was selected to serve

• He overthrew another council member

Why did Athenian boys have to memorize everything?

• There were not a lot of books.

• Public speaking was very important

• They wanted to become citizens

• Tests were very difficult

Where would a 12-year-old Athenian girl most likely get her education?

• in a different city-state

• at school

• from a priest

• from her mother

Which of the following best describes Spartan Education?

• Children did not learn to read

• Children studied sculpture and paintings

• Both boys and girls received military training

• Both boys and girls learned to cook and clean

Why is Sparta considered and oligarchy?

• Military strength was very important

• It was organized as a city-state

• The government had two kings

• A small group, the council of elders, held the most power

What type of government did Athens have?

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• monarchy

• democracy

The Council of 500 belonged to which city-state?

• Athens

• Sparta

The Council of Elders belonged to which city-state?

• Athens

• Sparta

True or False: Both city-states had assemblies of some sort.

• True

• False