Ancient Greek City-States Quiz

Spartan means “highly disciplined or lacking in comfort.” The below expression was believed to be what Spartan mothers said to their sons who were leaving for war: “Come back with your shield – or on it.” How does the quote show Spartan values?

• Spartans based their lives around the economy.

• Spartans believed fighting was not the solution to conflict.

• Spartans based their lives around the military.

Read the quote below. In the city-state of Athens, citizenship carried both rights and responsibilities. Pericles states, “We do not say that a man who takes no interest in politics is a man who minds his own business; we say that he has no business here at all.” What does Pericles think Athenian’s role in society is?

• He believed Athenians should be involved in business.

• He believed Athenians should be involved in politics.

• He believed that Athenians had no rights or responsibilities.

I have just completed my military service. Now I may marry. Identify the correct city-state where this statement would have been heard.

• Athens

• Sparta

When my friends and I were at the marketplace this morning, we heard many interesting ideas about equality before the law. Identify the correct city-state where this statement would have been heard.

• Athens

• Sparta

My wife and I were relieved that our baby was born strong and healthy. Now he will be allowed to live. Identify the correct city-state where this statement would have been heard.

• Athens

• Sparta

I am very happy about Solon’s reforms. He canceled my debts, and now I will be able to farm without having to worry about the money I owe. Identify the correct city-state where this statement would have been heard.

• Athens

• Sparta

I enjoyed learning about Pericles’ ideas. He describes our government very well. Identify the correct city-state where this statement would have been heard.

• Athens

• Sparta

My brother has been called to serve on a jury next week. My uncle served on a jury last year. Identify the correct city-state where this statement would have been heard.

• Athens

• Sparta

What was the result of the Peloponnesian War?

• The city-states became independent.

• King Phillip united Greece under a single ruler.

• It led to political conflict among the city-states.

Why was the legend of the Trojan War an important part of Greek culture?

• Stories about the Trojan War kept the past alive.

• The Trojan War led to advances in technology.

• Troy was created after the Trojan War.