Sparta: The Military Ideal

Where is Sparta located?

• Northern part of Greece

• Southern part of Greece

• Eastern part of Greece

• Western part of Greece

What is the name of the peninsula where Sparta is located?

• Attica

• Peloponnesus

• Thessaly

• Epirus

Why did Sparta not have walls for protection?

• They relied on their strong army

• They had natural barriers like mountains and sea

• They didn't consider walls necessary

• They couldn't afford to build walls

Who held the real power in Sparta?

• The kings

• The assembly

• The Council of Elders

• The aristocrats

What was the role of Spartan women in times of war?

• They fought alongside men in the military

• They managed their husband's property

• They governed the city-state

• They provided medical support

What rights did Spartan women have compared to other Greek women?

• They could participate in Spartan government

• They could own property

• They could choose their own husbands

• They could wear jewelry and use cosmetics

What was the main focus of education in Sparta?

• Military training

• Literacy and academic knowledge

• Art and culture

• Agriculture and farming

What was the primary source of food for Sparta?

• Trade with other city-states

• Fishing from the sea

• Farming on conquered lands

• Hunting in the mountains

What were the freemen called in Sparta?

• Slaves

• Citizens

• Perioci

• Aristocrats

Why did Sparta discourage trade with other city-states?

• They wanted to be self-sufficient

• They didn't have any valuable goods to trade

• They feared new ideas and weakening of their city-state

• They had a surplus of goods