The Warring States

What geographic feature separated Sparta from the sea?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Forests

• Deserts

In Athens, how many aliens were there?

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

What type of government did Sparta have?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Republic

In Sparta, who could approve or reject council proposals?

• Women

• All Spartan males (30+)

• Five Ephors

• Two Kings

Who were the military professionals in Sparta?

• Thessalians
• Helots
• Perioikoi
• Spartiates (Hoplites)

What rights did the Perioeci have in Sparta?

• The Perioeci had the rights to own property, engage in trade, and participate in local governance, but lacked full citizenship rights.
• The Perioeci had the same military obligations as Spartan citizens.
• The Perioeci could not own property or engage in trade.
• The Perioeci were full citizens with equal rights to Spartans.

Who were the Helots in Spartan society?

• The Helots were serfs or enslaved people in Spartan society who worked the land and served the Spartan citizens.
• The Helots were foreign traders who brought goods to Sparta.
• The Helots were Spartan leaders who governed the city-state.
• The Helots were Spartan warriors who fought in battles.

What was the role of women in Sparta?

• Women in Sparta received no education and were expected to stay indoors.
• Women in Sparta were primarily homemakers with no rights.
• Women in Sparta had significant rights, managed households, owned property, and received physical education.
• Women in Sparta were not allowed to own property or manage households.

Who were the Aristocrats in Athens?

• The Aristocrats were common laborers who had no wealth or influence.
• The Aristocrats were a group of philosophers who rejected politics.
• The Aristocrats were farmers who worked the land for the government.
• The Aristocrats in Athens were wealthy landowners and members of the upper class who held political power.

What was the military strength of Sparta?

• Strong and disciplined army

• Weak and unorganized army

• Primarily naval power

• Dependent on mercenaries