Athens vs. Sparta

What was Athens known for?

• only physical education
• allowing their women to throw javelins
• the study of a variety of subjects in education
• a type of government called an oligarchy

One difference in the rights that Spartan women had over Athenian women was that.....

• they could travel overseas to go to school
• they could own land
• they could be military leaders
• they could build monuments alongside men

What was the last form of government that Ancient Athens had in its history?

• Democracy
• Tyranny
• Oligarchy
• Aristocracy

Which type of government did Sparta have?

• Aristocracy
• Theocracy
• Democracy
• Oligarchy

Why did the role of the military play a much bigger part in Spartan society?

• to fight for a better education
• fear of slave revolts
• to gain more land in western Africa
• to spread the ideals of democracy

True or False
Most girls in Ancient Athens received a good education in all subjects. 

• True
• False