Ancient Sparta Quiz

What was the purpose of existence for Spartans?

• To serve Sparta

• To become wealthy

• To conquer other city-states

• To travel the world

During a history class project on Ancient Sparta, Braylen and Benjamin were asked to identify the place where the weak babies were sent since they were thought to not be able to fulfull the purpose of serving Sparta. Where did they find this place to be?

• In the city of Sparta

• In the city of Athens

• On Mount Taygetus

• On Mount Olympus

At what age was Benjamin, a young Spartan boy, sent to the agoge for his training?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 13

Benjamin and Braylen are participating in a school program called 'Agoge'. What is the main purpose of this program?

• To teach them reading and writing

• To turn them into Spartan warriors

• To teach them farming techniques

• To promote peace and harmony

In a school event, Braylen, Skylar, Kora Dora, and Echo participated in a contest of endurance as part of a religious ritual. What was this contest known as?

• The School Olympics

• The Artemis Orthia Games at School

• The Diamastigosis at School

• The Spartan Games at School

In a survival training camp, what were the students, including Kennedy and Jerami, encouraged to do in order to survive?

• Work hard

• Steal supplies from the camp

• Beg for food from the instructors

• Trade items with other students

During a history class, Benjamin and Jerami were discussing ancient Spartan practices. Benjamin said that Spartan boys were praised if they were caught stealing. Is that correct?

• Yes, they were praised

• No, they were rewarded

• No, they were ignored

• No, they were disciplined

In a school play about ancient Sparta, Skylar and Benjamin are discussing the role of women. Skylar believes that strong and capable women were not valued in Sparta. Benjamin, however, thinks they were seen as important for bearing strong and capable warriors. Who is correct?

• Sylar, who believes they were not valued

• Benjamin, who believes they were considered weak

• Benjamin, who believes they were seen as important for bearing strong and capable warriors

• Sylar, who believes they were not allowed to bear children

From a Spartan viewpoint, what was the most important lesson from the team-building exercise at the summer camp for Echo, Benjamin, and Kennedy?

• To travel the world

• To have a big family

• To be wealthy

• To have allegiance to their team