Athens Vs. Sparta

Which city-state started training soldiers at age 7? 

• Sparta
• Athens
• Both
• Neither 

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

• 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

Society valued military strength over education

• Athens

• Sparta

Girls' education focused on physical strength and athletic skills

• Athens

• Sparta

Women could own property

• Athens

• Sparta

What is true of education in Athens?

• Its purpose was to create good citizens with strong minds and bodies.
• Its purpose was to create people who could protect the city-state.
• Both women and men were trained to fight.
• Reading and writing were taught but were not considered important.