Ancient Greek City-States and Democracy

The video lecture explores the Athenian Golden Age following the Persian Wars, highlighting the flourishing of democracy and philosophy. It contrasts the city-states of Athens and Sparta, emphasizing their differences in governance and military focus. The lecture delves into the achievements of Athens under Pericles, including the construction of the Parthenon and the establishment of the Delian League. It also examines Sparta's military-centric society and its emphasis on lifelong soldier training.

What was a significant outcome of the Persian Wars for Greece?

• The rise of the Roman Empire

• The Athenian Golden Age

• The fall of Sparta

• The unification of all Greek city-states

Which two city-states are highlighted for their differences in governance and military?

• Athens and Sparta

• Sparta and Thebes

• Corinth and Argos

• Athens and Corinth

What type of democracy was practiced in Athens during its Golden Age?

• Monarchy

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

• Oligarchy

Who was the influential leader of Athens during its Golden Age?

• Aristotle

• Socrates

• Plato

• Pericles

What was the Delian League primarily formed to do?

• Promote trade among city-states

• Fight the Persians

• Unify Greek city-states under one ruler

• Build architectural wonders

What is the Parthenon a symbol of?

• Roman architecture

• Greek military power

• Athenian democracy and culture

• Spartan discipline

What was the primary focus of Spartan society?

• Trade and commerce

• Military training and discipline

• Democratic governance

• Philosophy and arts

How did Sparta's geographical location benefit its defense?

• It was surrounded by mountains

• It was landlocked, preventing sea attacks

• It had a large navy

• It was located on an island

What was a key difference between Spartan and Athenian soldiers?

• Spartan soldiers were soldiers for life

• Athenian soldiers were full-time warriors

• Athenian soldiers were trained from birth

• Spartan soldiers were also farmers

Which city-state had a stronger navy during the classical period?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Corinth

• Thebes