Ancient Sparta Quiza

Where was Sparta located?

• Crete

• Peloponnesus

• Athens

• Macedonia

What was the main source of wealth for Sparta?

• Gold

• Iron ore

• Silver

• Copper

What did Spartan athletes usually win?

• Art competitions

• Science fairs

• War battles

• Olympic Games

Who were the Perioeci in Sparta?

• Slaves

• Artisans and merchants

• Soldiers

• Politicians

What was the age at which Spartan boys were taken to military barracks?

• 12

• 7

• 10

• 5

What did Spartan girls train in?

• Swimming

• Horse riding

• Gymnastics, wrestling, and boxing

• Archery

How were laws passed in Sparta?

• By written ballots

• By shouting

• By secret voting

• By raising hands

Who served as the priests of Zeus in Sparta?

• Kings

• Elders

• Assembly members

• Overseers

When did Sparta's civilization peak?

• 200 BCE

• 500 BCE

• 100 BCE

• 1000 BCE

What event led to the decline of Sparta's power?

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Leuctra

• Battle of Thermopylae

• Battle of Salamis