Athens vs. Sparta

At what age did Spartan boys leave home to start military training?

• 18

• 7

• 20

• only they survived many days in the wild

Which city-state believed in a well-rounded education (reading, writing, singing, fighting, etc)?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

Which city-state had a Democracy where citizens voted?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

Which city-state had an oligarchy with a council of elders?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

In which city-state did women have more rights?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

In which city-state did the helots (slaves) greatly outnumber the citizens?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

Which city-state had mandatory military training?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

How did someone become a member of Athens' Council of 500?

• by inheriting the position from their fathers
• by a random drawing
• by being elected in a vote from other citizens
• he seized the power from previous council members

Who were members of the Spartan government?

• 2 kings

• an assembly 

• The Council of Elders

• all of the above

What was Sparta BEST known for?

• mathematics and architecture

• allowing women the same rights as men

• a strong and disciplined army

• a democratic government