Greece: Athens & Sparta

Which one of the following governments was first created by and used in Athens?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

Which is true about the Assembly in Athens?

• made laws

• voted on laws to become official

• included free males 18+ years old

• all of the choices

In Athens, how was one able to participate in the Council of 500?

• He was elected.

• He inherited the position.

• He was randomly selected in the lottery.

• He was appointed by the King.

Where did trading usually take place in Athens?

• in the agora, or downtown marketplace

• in the Parthenon, or Athena's temple

• in the amphitheater

• in the Mediterranean Sea

In Athens, what was the main purpose for educating the boys?

• to get a scholarship for a higher education

• to teach them to read and write

• to prepare for the military

• to be productive citizens

The economy in Athens was successful because of

• farming

• trade and tourism

• conquering others

• the gods and goddesses they worshipped

What products could Athens trade?

• gold, silver, & iron

• wood, grain, & bread

• olive oil, honey, & pottery

• all of the choices

What did Athens value the most?

• sports

• military

• dramas

• education

Rights for the women in ATHENS included:

• owning property

• inheriting her husband's property

• leaving home alone

• none of the choices. They had no rights.

Which one of the following governments was used by Sparta?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy