Sparta

What peninsula was Sparta located on?

• Attica

• Athens

• Peloponnesus

• Balkan

What type of government ruled Sparta?

• monarchy

• oligarchy

• tyranny

• democracy

What is an oligarchy?

• Government run by one person

• Government where ALL the citizens have a say

• Government run by a few people

Sparta's oligarchy was the (a)   of Elders which consisted of 2 kings and 28 other men.

Select what was TRUE about the Spartan economy?

• It was based on farming

• There was limited trade

• Helots and other non-citizens did the work

• They used gold and silver coins

What did Spartans use for money?

• Their hoplon shields

• Iron bars

• Greek coins

• They didn't have money. They just stole.

What was the purpose of Spartan education?

• To teach children to read

• To teach children to make crafts

• To teach children to serve Sparta

• To teach children about Greek Gods

Both boys and girls were able to go to school in Sparta.

• True

• False

• Who Knows

At age (a)   Spartan boys went away to school.

Check what is true of Spartan education for boys

• They were encouraged to steal

• They received very little food and clothing

• They had to learn to play an instrument

• They did not live at home until they were 30