Quiz on Athenian and Spartan Societies

How did the government of Athens differ from that of Sparta?

• Athens had a monarchy, while Sparta had a democracy.

• Athens had a democracy, while Sparta had an oligarchy.

• Both Athens and Sparta had the same type of government.

• Sparta was ruled by a king, while Athens was a dictatorship.

What was the main focus of education in Athens?

• Military training

• Physical strength

• Philosophy, arts, and public speaking

• Farming and agriculture

What was the main focus of education in Sparta?

• Training warriors for the military

• Preparing for careers in politics

• Learning philosophy and arts

• Educating women more than men

How were women treated differently in Athens and Sparta?

• Women had more freedom in Athens than in Sparta.

• Women had no rights in either city-state.

• Spartan women had more rights and responsibilities than Athenian women.

• Both Athens and Sparta allowed women to vote.

What was the main economic activity in Athens?

• Trade and commerce

• Farming and agriculture

• Conquering and looting cities

• Manufacturing military weapons

What was the main economic activity in Sparta?

• Trade and commerce

• Farming and military conquests

• Shipping and fishing

• Selling philosophy books

How were enslaved people treated in Athens?

• They had no rights and were often mistreated.

• They were allowed to own land.

• They were paid wages and could vote.

• They were treated as equals to citizens.

How were enslaved people treated in Sparta?

• They were called Helots and had to farm for the Spartans.

• They were given full citizenship rights.

• They were trained as soldiers.

• They were allowed to vote.

Which city-state placed the highest importance on military strength?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Thebes

What was one major difference between Athenian and Spartan governments?

• Sparta was a democracy, while Athens was an oligarchy.

• Sparta was an oligarchy, while Athens was a democracy.

• Both Athens and Sparta had the same type of government.

• Athens was ruled by a military dictatorship.