Warring City-States Quiz

At what age did Spartan boys begin military training?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

What was the agora in a Greek city-state?

• A fortified hilltop

• A marketplace

• A military training ground

• A temple

What was the Council of Five Hundred responsible for?

• Leading the military

• Proposing laws and advising the assembly

• Managing trade

• Educating citizens

What was the main focus of education for Athenian girls?

• Reading and writing

• Child-rearing and household management

• Military training

• Public speaking

Who established a harsh legal code in Athens in 621 BC?

• Solon

• Draco

• Cleisthenes

• Pheidippides

What did Solon abolish in Athens?

• Slavery

• Debt slavery

• The assembly

• The Council of Five Hundred

What was the primary purpose of the phalanx formation?

• To allow soldiers to fight individually

• To create a strong, unified front

• To protect archers

• To move quickly across the battlefield

What was the long-term impact of the Persian Wars on Greek city-states?

• They became more united under Persian rule.

• They gained confidence and freedom from Persian threats.

• They abandoned democracy.

• They focused solely on military strength.

What was the primary reason Sparta became a military state?

• Fear of Persian invasion

• Fear of a helot rebellion

• Desire for cultural achievements

• Trade competition

What did Spartan women tell their men going to war?

• "Come back victorious."

• "Come back with your shield or on it."

• "Stay safe."

• "Fight for freedom."