Athens vs. Sparta: Main Ideas

In ancient Greek society, who were at the top of the class system?

• Slaves

• Merchants

• Rich landowners

• Artisans

What role did poorer women in ancient Greece typically have?

• They stayed at home to make luxury goods

• They worked on farms or sold goods

• They participated in government

• They were educated in schools

Who controlled early city-states in ancient Greece?

• Merchants

• Slaves

• Aristocrats or kings

• Tenant farmers

Who were considered citizens in ancient Greek society?

• All adult males

• All residents

• Only aristocrats

• Only tenant farmers

Who were the metics in ancient Athens?

• Citizens with no land

• Foreigners who were merchants, skilled workers, and bankers

• Slaves with special privileges

• Women with voting rights

How was Sparta’s geography different from other cities?

• It was located on an island.

• It was on the Peloponnesian Peninsula with no access to water.

• It was surrounded by mountains.

• It was in a desert region.

What education did Spartan boys receive?

• They studied philosophy and arts.

• They trained for military service from age 7.

• They focused on mathematics and science.

• They learned agriculture and trade.

Who were the military leaders in Sparta?

• Ephors

• Council of Elders

• The 2 kings

• Assembly

What was the role of the ephors in Sparta?

• They headed the council

• They could remove a king or council member

• They were responsible for trade

• They were military leaders

How did the phalanx change Greek government?

• It gave ordinary citizen-soldiers a stronger sense of power and voice in government

• It kept aristocrats in power as they were the only ones who could afford the horses needed for a phalanx

• The phalanx had no direct effect on Greek government

• The phalanx allowed women, foreigners, and slaves to finally vote