Society of Ancient Greece

How did people in ancient Greece primarily identify themselves?

• By their city-state

• By a unified Greek identity

• By their profession

• By their family name

Why did Sparta build up their military?

• To explore new lands

• To protect their lands and conquer new territories

• To trade with other nations

• To build large cities

Who were the helots in Spartan society?

• Spartan soldiers

• Foreign traders

• Enslaved people from conquered territories

• Spartan leaders

At what age did Spartan men typically retire from the army?

• Thirty

• Forty

• Fifty

• Sixty

What role did Spartan women have while men were away fighting wars?

• They became soldiers

• They ran the government

• They owned land and ran households

• They traveled to other cities

What was a key reason for the strong military focus in Spartan society?

• Fear of a helot uprising

• Desire for wealth

• Interest in exploration

• Need for entertainment

What did Athenians prioritize besides having a successful army?

• Agriculture and trade

• Education and the arts

• Military and conquest

• Science and technology

What subjects did Athenian boys study besides physical training?

• Science and technology

• Literature, mathematics, music, philosophy

• Agriculture and trade

• Engineering and architecture

What did girls in Athens learn instead of receiving an education?

• Military tactics

• Household tasks

• Public speaking

• Mathematics

Who were the hoplites?

• A group of citizen soldiers

• A type of ancient Greek philosopher

• A class of wealthy merchants

• A group of Roman gladiators