Ancient Spartan Society Greek Literature and History Quiz

Who is known for writing patriotic and militaristic poems that provide evidence of Spartan martial ideology and the dating of Sparta's wars against Messenia?

• Alcman

• Herodotus

• Tyrteaus

• Thucydides

Which Spartan poet's work has survived only in fragments and is known for presenting a culturally sophisticated Sparta?

• Tyrteaus

• Alcman

• Xenophon

• Plato

Who is the Greek historian known for writing "The Histories," an account of the wars between Greece and Persia?

• Thucydides

• Xenophon

• Herodotus

• Plato

Which Athenian historian and general wrote "History of the Peloponnesian War" recounting the late 5th century BC war between Athens and Sparta?

• Herodotus

• Thucydides

• Xenophon

• Plato

Who served as a mercenary soldier under Spartan generals and wrote works that display a pro-Spartan view?

• Herodotus

• Thucydides

• Xenophon

• Plato

Which Greek philosopher was influenced by Socrates and paid particular attention to the Spartan system of government and education in his works "Republic" and "Laws"?

• Herodotus

• Thucydides

• Xenophon

• Plato

Who was the Greek philosopher and scientist, a pupil of Plato, known for his writings that form the basis of Western philosophy?

• Polybius

• Pausanias

• Plutarch

• Aristotle

Which Roman historian wrote a history of the development of Rome and compared the Roman and Spartan systems of government?

• Aristotle

• Polybius

• Pausanias

• Plutarch

Who was the Greek geographer known for his valuable observations and descriptions of Greece, which help modern scholars link classical literature and archaeology?

• Aristotle

• Polybius

• Pausanias

• Plutarch

Which Greek biographer is known for his work "Parallel Lives," which compares the lives and noble deeds of famous Greeks and Romans?

• Aristotle

• Polybius

• Pausanias

• Plutarch