Sparta: Government and Society Quiz

By 500 BCE, what had Sparta accomplished in terms of territory?

• Built the largest navy

• Controlled almost all neighboring territories in southwest Greece

• Established trade routes with Egypt

• Founded new colonies in Asia Minor

What type of government did Sparta have?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

How did Spartan kings inherit their power?

• Through elections

• Through family lines

• Through military conquest

• Through council appointment

What was the Council of Elders in Sparta made up of?

• 10 men under the age of 40

• 28 men over the age of 60

• 50 women over the age of 50

• 100 citizens of all ages

How were leaders of the Council of Elders chosen?

• Elected for life

• Appointed by the kings

• Chosen by lottery

• Selected by the army

What was the main focus of Sparta that led to its growth in population and power?

• Trade

• Warfare

• Agriculture

• Religion

What is the term for the five officials who helped limit the kings’ power in Sparta?

• Archons

• Ephors

• Senators

• Magistrates

What was the main purpose of the Citizen Assembly in Sparta?

• To make political decisions

• To train soldiers

• To collect taxes

• To organize festivals

What power did the ephors have during their term?

• They could arrest kings or elders

• They could declare war

• They could write laws

• They could collect taxes

What rights did Spartiates have?

• No political rights

• Full political rights

• Only voting rights

• Only military rights