Life in Two City-States

What sentence best describes education in Sparta?

• Children did not learn to read.

• Children studied sculpture and painting.

• Both boys and girls got military training.

• Both boys and girls learned to cook and clean.

What happened after Sparta conquered a neighboring land?

• The conquered people moved to Sparta to sell goods.

• The Spartans made the conquered people give them most of their food crops.

Unlike the women of Athens, the women of Sparta

• could not vote

• could own property

• had the most influence in the home

• served equally with men in the army

Sparta and Athens had the following in common.......

• being great city-states and having a strong military

• an emphasis only in physical education

• an appreciation for music and the arts

• the establishment of a democratic government

This economy was based on trade because it was located just miles from the Aegean Sea.

• Athens

• Sparta

Characteristics that the city-states had in common

• Religion

• Language

• Culture

• Government

What was every day life in the city-state of Sparta focused on. (Choose all that apply)

• Military

• Strength

• Producing strong warriors

• Education and learning

What was the primary focus of education in Athens?

• Philosophy and arts

• Military training

• Agriculture

• Trade skills

Which city-state was known for its democratic government?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes

In which city-state were women expected to manage the household and had limited public roles?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Corinth

• Argos