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WorksheetsAthens vs. Sparta
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Leaders of early Greek oligarchies came mainly from which group?
the poor
the rich
foot soldiers
judges
After 700 BCE, a sense of equality developed in Greece among...
soldiers on horseback
Athenian women
aristocrats
foot soldiers
Which group of Athenians most likely opposed the introduction of democracy?
the rich
the tyrants
women
slaves
Which was the most important political body in ancient Athens?
the jury
the court system
the assembly
the boule
Which principle do modern democracies share with ancient Athens?
All people deserve equal rights.
There should be no taxation without representation.
People should vote on all matters that concern them.
People should have a voice in government.
What was the most important role of ephors in ancient Sparta?
They controlled the helots.
They made sure the kings followed the law.
They led the assembly.
They presented the laws for the kings' approval
The status of the helots was a result of their...
wealth
inheritance
defeat
military strength
Sparta was organized as a military state because of fear of the...
ephors
oligarchs
democrats
helots
On a given day, how were Spartan boys most likely to spend their time?
spear throwing
having meals with their families
studying Greek philosophy
playing games just for fun
In what area did Sparta differ most from Athens?
the role of the city's assembly
the city's economic basis
the city's overall military strength
the exclusion of women from politics
