Ancient Greece: Athens and Sparta

Which Greek city-state is considered the birthplace of democracy?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes

In Athens, what system was used to ensure all citizens had an equal chance to be chosen for public office?

• A popular vote

• A lottery system

• Inheritance

• Military rank

What was the primary focus of the education provided to Athenian boys between the ages of 7 and 18?

• Agriculture and farming

• Military combat only

• Rhetoric and public speaking

• Naval navigation

Which temple was built during Athens' Golden Age to honor the goddess Athena?

(a)  

In Athens, foreigners who were often artisans and merchants were known as (a)   .

Sparta was ruled by a government that included how many kings?

• One

• Two

• Five

• Twelve

What was the name for the enslaved people in Sparta who outnumbered the Spartan citizens?

• Metics

• Perioeci

• Helots

• Ephors

At what age did Spartan boys begin their training in military barracks?

(a)  

Which group of Spartan officials had the power to veto laws passed by the assembly?

• The Kings

• The Council of Elders

• The Ephors

• The Helots

Unlike Athenian women, Spartan women had the right to own property and express their own opinions.

• True

• False

• Only if they were unmarried

• Only if they served in the army