Ancient Greece Quiz - Hollander

What was the capital and largest city of Greece, known for being the leader of the Delian League?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Laconia

• Attica

Which city was known as Sparti in ancient Greece and was located at the southern end of the central Laconian plain?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Attica

• Delian

What type of climate did Athens have in ancient times?

• Mediterranean climate with more rain

• Mediterranean climate with about 15 inches of rain per year

• Landlocked climate with natural defense

• Dry climate with less than 10 inches of rain per year

During the time of the Peloponnesian War, what was the population range of Athens?

• 40,000-50,000

• 360,000-610,000

• 50,000-100,000

• 300,000-500,000

Which city's ancient economy was dependent on trade and agriculture?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Laconia

• Attica

What was the military service requirement for citizens of Athens?

• Mandatory service from age 7 to 60

• No military service required

• Only two years of service required

• Service required until the end of the Peloponnesian war

How is the culture of ancient Sparta best described?

• Forward looking and progressive

• Controlling, traditional, and conservative

• Dependent on trade and agriculture

• Leader of the Delian League

What was the political system of ancient Athens?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchic

• Democratic

• Theocratic

Which city was known for allowing education for girls in ancient times?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Both Athens and Sparta

• Neither Athens nor Sparta

What is the ancestry of the Spartans as mentioned in the chart?

• Ionian Descent

• Descendants of the Dorian invaders

• Descendants of Athena

• Descendants of the Peloponnesians