Athens vs Sparta

What was the main focus of Athens as a city?

• Religious rituals

• New ideas and democracy

• War and military

• Trade and commerce

How was the government of Sparta different from that of Athens?

• Sparta had a single king

• Sparta had a democracy

• Sparta had two kings and a council

• Sparta was ruled by merchants

What was the primary role of a Spartan boy?

• To become a scholar

• To become a farmer

• To become a soldier

• To become a merchant

What was unique about Spartan women compared to Athenian women?

• They were not allowed to leave the house

• They had no rights

• They were primarily traders

• They owned a significant amount of land

What was a shared value between Athens and Sparta?

• Both prioritized art

• Both focused on trade

• Both used slave labor

• Both had a single ruler