Test - Sparta vs. Athens

Match the following forms of government used in Sparta with the correct description.

• Rule by a single person who inherits power. (King, Queen or Monarch)

• Monarchy

• All citizens or representatives for citizens vote & decide on legislation.

• Oligarchy

• A small group of people who have control.

• Democracy

Match up the Spartan social classes.

a

b

c

Helots

Citizens

Free Non-Citizens

Which of the following was NOT a subject or discipline taught in Sparta?

• Mathematics

• Discipline

• Reading

• Military Skill

Match the following

• Representatives vote on the behalf of citizens.

• Direct Democracy

• All citizens can vote on issues.

• Indirect Democracy

• Direct Democracy

• Athens used what form of government?

Which group made up 1/3 of the Athenian population?

• Free citizens

• Women

• Enslaved people

• Non Citizens (free people)

Athenian boys were expected to learn:

• Math/Reading

• Poetry/Theater

• Logic/Public Speaking

• How to be a military warrior

Athenian Women could not ​ (a)   land, ​ (b)   schools, or ​ (c)   in government. Overall, Athenian women had ​ (d)   opportunities and freedoms than ​ (e)   women.

• own
• attend
• participate
• less
• Spartan

Organize these options into the right categories between Spartan Culture and Athenian Culture

Groups:

(a) Spartan Culture

,

(b) Athenian Culture

• Boys - Military Life

• Girls - Dependent on men

• Helots as lowest class

• Democratic governance and civic participation

• Slaves used for farming

• Theater and drama as cultural expressions

• Girls - Educated life

• Toughness, discipline, strength promoted

• Arts and philosophy valued

• Athletic competitions and games

• Boys - Educated Life

Which physical feature made Sparta somewhat isolated?

• poor soil

• broad rivers

• major highways

• surrounding mountains

Considered the birthplace of democracy. In the 5th century BCE, the city was governed by a system of direct democracy, where citizens (excluding women, slaves, and non-citizens) could participate in decision-making through an Assembly. This democratic system allowed citizens to have a say in issues of governance and lawmaking.

• Athens

• Sparta