Sparta vs Athens

What was the primary focus of Spartan society?

• Trade and commerce

• Art and philosophy

• Military and discipline

• Democracy and governance

Which city-state is known for the birthplace of democracy?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes

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How did the education systems differ between Athens and Sparta?

• Both focused primarily on military training

• Athens focused on arts and philosophy, while Sparta focused on military training

• Sparta focused on trade skills, while Athens focused on science

• Both focused on democratic governance

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What was the role of women in Spartan society compared to Athenian society?

• Women had more rights and freedoms in Sparta than in Athens

• Women had more rights and freedoms in Athens than in Sparta

• Women had equal rights in both city-states

• Women had no rights in either city-state

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Which city-state had a more rigid social structure?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both had equally rigid social structures

• Neither had a rigid social structure

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How did the governments of Athens and Sparta differ?

• Both were strict oligarchies

• Athens was a democracy, while Sparta was an oligarchy

• Sparta was a democracy, while Athens was an oligarchy

• Both were pure democracies

What was the main purpose of the Spartan military?

• To conquer new territories

• To defend against invasions

• To maintain control over the helot population

• To promote peace through strength

Which city-state placed a higher value on individual expression?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both valued it equally

• Neither valued individual expression

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In terms of economic focus, how did Athens and Sparta differ?

• Athens focused on agriculture, while Sparta focused on trade

• Sparta focused on agriculture, while Athens focused on trade and commerce

• Both focused primarily on trade and commerce

• Both focused primarily on agriculture

What was a key factor in the military training of Spartan boys?

• Learning the art of debate

• Physical and mental endurance

• Studying philosophy and ethics

• Mastering naval warfare