(Master) Sparta and Athens

What was the main principle that guided Sparta’s civic life?

• To always honor your ancestors and elders.

• To always seek glory and fame in battle

• To always put your city’s needs above your own.

• To always compete with Athens and other rivals.

What was the basic rule that governed Sparta’s city-state?

• To always respect the gods and follow their oracles.

• To always train for war and excel in combat.

• To always obey the king and the council of elders.

• To always put your city’s needs above your own.

How did Sparta become a powerful war machine?

• Sparta devoted most of its resources to war and military training.

• Sparta allied with other Greek city-states and formed a strong coalition.

• Sparta invented new weapons and strategies that gave them an edge over their enemies.

• Sparta conquered many lands and enslaved their people to work for them.

What was the main focus of Sparta’s society and economy?

• War and military training.

• Trade and commerce.

• Art and culture.

• Religion and philosophy.

What was the main difference between slave life in Sparta and in Athens?

• The Spartans enslaved their own people, while the Athenians enslaved foreigners.

• The Spartans treated their slaves well, while the Athenians treated them poorly.

• The Spartans were outnumbered by their slaves, while the Athenians outnumbered theirs.

• The Spartans freed their slaves after a certain period, while the Athenians did not.

Why did the Spartans treat their slaves harshly?

• Because they wanted to make them work harder and produce more.

• Because they feared that they would revolt against them.

• Because they despised them for being weak and inferior.

• Because they followed a strict code of law that punished any disobedience.

What was the main purpose of the training that boys received in ancient Sparta?

• To prepare them for a career in politics or administration.

• To make them loyal and obedient to the king and the laws.

• To teach them the skills and values of a warrior.

• To develop their physical and mental abilities.

What was one of the challenges that boys faced in their training in ancient Sparta?

• They had to steal food to survive.

• They had to fight against wild animals and enemies.

• They had to learn how to read and write in different languages.

• They had to perform rituals and sacrifices to the gods.

What was one of the rights that Spartan women had that Athenian women did not?

• They could vote and hold office.

• They could own property.

• They could divorce and remarry.

• They could travel and study abroad.

Why did Spartan women train to be strong and healthy?

• Because they wanted to compete in sports and games.

• Because they had to defend themselves and their homes in case of an attack.

• Because they were expected to produce healthy sons for the army.

• Because they valued beauty and fitness above all else.