Athens V. Sparta and Introduction to Greece

Society valued military strength over education

• Athens

• Sparta

Sparta is a Greek city- state recognized for its military strength.

• True
• False

The geography of Greece was important because

• it affected the creation of city-states
• many cities grew independently
• increased sea trade
• all the above

Which city-state started training soldiers at age 7? 

• Sparta
• Athens
• Both
• Neither 

Which city-state had a Democracy where citizens voted?

• 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

Girls' education focused on physical strength and athletic skills

• Athens

• Sparta

Girls did not attend school; they learned household skills at home

• Athens

• Sparta