Quiz on Spartan Society

What was the role of an Ephor in Sparta?

• A military leader

• A man responsible for the day-to-day operation of the government

• A religious priest

• A farmer

Who were the Helots in Spartan society?

• Spartan soldiers

• Messenian people forced to work as lowly farmers

• Athenian traders

• Spartan nobles

What was the main difference between Athens and Sparta?

• Athens was a monarchy, Sparta was a democracy

• Athens was a democracy, Sparta was an oligarchy

• Athens was an oligarchy, Sparta was a monarchy

• Both were democracies

Why did Sparta rely on conquests to meet its needs?

• It had abundant resources

• It was a coastal state with many trading opportunities

• Its distance from the sea denied it resources and trading opportunities

• It preferred conquest over trade

Why did Sparta become a military state?

• To expand its territory

• To protect against the more numerous Helots after a revolt

• To compete with Athens

• To increase trade

What did the existence of helots say about life in Sparta?

• The helots were treated as unpaid farm laborers, showing indifference to human rights.

• The helots were given equal rights and freedom.

• The helots were considered part of the Spartan military.

• The helots were wealthy landowners.

What does the term "barracks" refer to in the context of Sparta?

• Military housing

• A type of weapon

• A Spartan festival

• A form of government

What was the main political body in the government of Athens?

• A large assembly

• A council of elders

• A monarchy

• A group of philosophers

How were members of the smaller council in Athens chosen?

• At random to serve one-year terms

• By inheritance

• Through military service

• By wealth and status

How was the government of Sparta structured?

• Led by a single king

• Led by two kings

• Led by a council of women

• Led by a democratic assembly