Ancient Sparta

Which physical feature made Sparta somewhat isolated?

• poor soil

• broad rivers

• major highways

• surrounding mountains

Why is Sparta said to have been an oligarchy?

• Military strength was valued.

• It was organized as a city-state.

• The government had two kings.

• A small group held the most power.

Who made the most important government decisions in Sparta?

• the Assembly

• the military leaders

• the Council of Elders

• the winners of sports games

Which sentence best describes education in Sparta?

• Children did not learn to read.

• Children studied sculpture and painting.

• Both boys and girls got military training.

• the winners of sports games

Sparta used heavy iron bars as money. What conclusion does this suggest?

• Sparta shipped most goods by boat.

• Sparta discouraged trade with other city-states.

• Spartan money was easier to use than Athenian money.

• Spartan money was more valuable than Athenian money.

To become a full citizen, a Spartan man had to

• pass a physical test.

• come from a rich family.

• get elected by the people.

• marry a citizen's daughter.

What happened after Sparta conquered a neighboring land?

• The conquered people left by sea to start new colonies for Sparta.

• The conquered people moved to Sparta to sell goods in the marketplace.

• The Spartans made the conquered people leave so that Spartans could move there.

• The Spartans made the conquered people give Sparta much of their food crops.

Unlike the women of Athens, the women of Sparta

• could not vote.

• could own property.

• had most influence in the home.

• served equally with men in the army.

How did Spartans view outsiders and their ideas?

• They welcomed any new concepts.

• They encouraged outsiders to visit their city-state.

• They were suspicious of them.

• They wanted to learn of their unique religion.