Athens and Sparta The Birthplace of Democracy and Philosophy

The video explores the ancient Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta, highlighting their cultural, philosophical, and military differences. Athens is celebrated for its love of wisdom, democracy, and art, while Sparta is known for its military prowess and strict societal structure. The video also covers the Panathenaia festival, Athenian philosophy, and the powerful navies of both city-states.

What is the Panathenaia festival celebrated for?

• The founding of Athens

• The victory over Persia

• Athena's birthday

• The harvest season

Which two city-states were among the most powerful in ancient Greece?

• Corinth and Thebes

• Athens and Sparta

• Sparta and Thebes

• Athens and Corinth

What does the Greek word 'philosophy' mean?

• Love of art

• Love of nature

• Love of wisdom

• Love of power

Who was known for the quote 'An unexamined life is not worth living'?

• Aristotle

• Pericles

• Socrates

• Plato

What type of government did Athens develop during its golden age?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

• Democracy

What was the Parthenon primarily used for?

• A school

• A marketplace

• A temple for Athena

• A military fort

Which of the following was a famous Athenian playwright?

• Ovid

• Virgil

• Homer

• Sophocles

What was the primary focus of Spartan society?

• Philosophy and science

• Art and culture

• Trade and commerce

• Military strength

At what age did Spartan boys begin their military training?

• Twelve

• Five

• Seven

• Ten

What was the Spartan military formation called?

• Legion

• Phalanx

• Cohort

• Battalion