Chapter 16 - The Greek City States of Athens and Sparta

Identify 2 characteristics of Ancient Athens

• Located near the Aegean Sea

• Located on the inland plains of the Peloponnesian Peninsula

• Focused on Trade

• Focused on Farming

Identify 2 features of Ancient Sparta

• Located on the Aegean Sea

• Located on the inland plains of the Peloponnesian Peninsula

• focused on trade

• focused on farming

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Describes Sparta

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(b) Describes Athens

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(c) Describes Athens and Sparta

• boys and girls are trained in military practices

• women had few rights

• had slaves

• women could own property and speak in public

• women were not allowed to vote

• Boys were educated in math, reading, writing, music, drama, and military practices

What does a POLIS refer to?

• a ruler

• an oligarcy

• the body of the citizens

• a monarchy

The idea of ______________, or having people who are vested with rights, duties, and privileges in a community, is one key characteristic of the ancient Greek city-state.

• citizenship

• civic participation

• respect for the rule of law

The people of ancient Greece were expected to demonstrate _____________________. This meant their behavior was regulated by a community-wide code of conduct that applied to individuals and the government.

• citizenship

• civic participation

• respect for the rule of law

Members of the ancient Greek city-states were expected to demonstrate _________________, or working together for the good of the community.

• citizenship

• civic participation

• respect for the rule of law

How were the governments in Athens and Sparta different?

• Athens had an oligarchy while Sparta had a direct democracy.

• Sparta had an oligarchy while Athens had a direct democracy.

• Athens had a polis while Sparta had two kings.

How does a direct democracy operate in Ancient Greece?

• A. All citizens voted for representatives who

  directed the government.

• B. A few citizens voted on all issues facing

  the community.

• C. A few citizens voted for representatives

  who directed the government.

• D. All citizens voted on all issues facing

  the community.

What is an Oligarchy?

• the title of assemblies in ancient Greece

• a system of government with rule by a few

• the title of military leaders in ancient Greece

• a system of government with rule by many