Athens vs Sparta study guide

Which physical feature made Sparta somewhat isolated?

• poor soil

• broad rivers

• major highways

• surrounding mountains

How would a man become a member of Athens’s Council of 500?

• He inherited the position.

• He was elected by citizens.

• He was selected to serve on the council.

• He overthrew a council member.

How did the citizens of Athens get enough grain to eat?

• They conquered neighboring farm villages.

• They shipped local products to Egypt to trade.

• Grasses good for making bread grew wild nearby.

• Every family raised its own food behind the house.

What is one way the Assembly of Athens differed from the Council of 500?

• The Assembly was larger.

• The Assembly met more often.

• The Assembly had far less power.

• The Assembly did not permit discussion.

Which of these events most likely happened in the agora of Athens?

• People bought leather sandals.

• People voted for their leaders.

• Boys held a wrestling contest.

• Girls played musical instruments.

Why did Athenian schoolboys have to memorize everything?

• There were not enough books.

• Public speaking was important.

• They wanted to become citizens.

• Examinations were very difficult.

Which of these city-states was on the Peloponnesus?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Thebes

• Delphi

A 12-year-old Athenian girl would most likely get her education

• in another city.

• in a day school.

• from a priestess.

• from her mother.

To become a full citizen, a Spartan man had to

• pass a physical test.

• come from a rich family.

• get elected by the people.

• marry a citizen's daughter.

What advantage did the Greeks have at the naval Battle of Salamis? (Select all that apply)

• Their ships were smaller and easier to maneuver

• They had more ships than the Persians

• They attacked at night with surprise

• Their knowledge of coastal geography helped them