Chapter 4-2 Quiz

In a school play, Luciano played the role of a _____, a character who takes power by force and rules with total authority.

• pharaoh

• noble

• helot

• tyrant

• ephor

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'tyrant' because it describes a character who seizes power through force and rules with absolute authority, fitting the context of the school play.

In a history class, Charlotte learned that a _____ is a Spartan name for a captive worker.

• serf

• apprentice

• helot

• tyrant

• ephor

Answer explanation

In Spartan society, a 'helot' refers to a captive worker who was bound to the land and worked for the Spartans. This term is specific to the social structure of Sparta, distinguishing it from other roles like serfs or apprentices.

In their school project, Carlos, Jason, and Natalie decided to create a model government where only a few people hold power. What type of government is this?

• oligarchy

• direct democracy

• assembly

• bureaucracy

• senate

Answer explanation

An oligarchy is a form of government where a small group of people hold power, which aligns with Carlos, Jason, and Natalie's project of creating a model government with limited power holders.

In ancient Sparta, who was responsible for enforcing laws and managing tax collection, a role similar to what Jason and Carlos are studying in their history class?

• oligarchy

• consul

• sherrif

• tyrant

• ephor

Answer explanation

In ancient Sparta, the ephors were responsible for enforcing laws and managing tax collection, similar to the roles Jason and Carlos are studying. They held significant power in the Spartan government.

In Jasmine's social studies class, they discussed a system where all citizens share in running the government. What is this system called?

• oligarchy

• democracy

• helot

• theocracy

• dictatorship

Answer explanation

The system where all citizens share in running the government is called a democracy. In a democracy, citizens participate in decision-making, contrasting with systems like oligarchy or dictatorship where power is concentrated in the hands of a few.

Carlos and Sky attended school to learn reading, writing, and arithmetic.

• Sparta

• Athens

Answer explanation

Carlos and Sky attended school in Athens, known for its emphasis on education, including reading, writing, and arithmetic, unlike Sparta, which focused more on military training.

To obtain more land, Luciano and Carlos conquered and enslaved their neighbors, calling them helots.

• Sparta

• Athens

Answer explanation

Luciano and Carlos refer to the historical context of Sparta, where the subjugation of neighboring populations led to the creation of the helots, a class of serfs. Athens, in contrast, did not have a similar system.

Carlos joined a special training program at age 7.

• Sparta

• Athens

Answer explanation

Carlos joined a special training program at age 7, which aligns with the Spartan education system known for its rigorous training from a young age, unlike Athens, which focused more on arts and philosophy.

Charlotte learned household duties from her mother. Some wealthy girls like Natalie learned reading, writing, and playing the lyre.

• Sparta

• Athens

Answer explanation

In Athens, girls like Natalie received education in reading, writing, and music, while girls like Charlotte learned household duties. This contrasts with Sparta, where girls had a different focus on physical training.

Natalie's government kept foreign travelers out and discouraged its own citizens from traveling in order to maintain control of the country.

• Sparta

• Athens

Answer explanation

Sparta's government was known for its isolationist policies, restricting foreign influence and discouraging travel to maintain strict control over its citizens, making it the correct answer.