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Athens vs Sparta

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Society valued military strength over education

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

2.
Sparta is a Greek city- state recognized for its military strength.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
The geography of Greece was important because
a)
it affected the creation of city-states
b)
many cities grew independently
c)
increased sea trade
d)
all the above
4.
Which city-state started training soldiers at age 7? 
a)
Sparta
b)
Athens
c)
Both
d)
Neither 
5.

Which city-state had a Democracy where citizens voted?

a)

Sparta

b)

Athens

c)

Both

d)

Neither

6.

Which city-state believed in a well-rounded education (reading, writing, singing, fighting, etc)?

a)

Sparta

b)

Athens

c)

Both

d)

Neither

7.

Which city-state had an oligarchy with a council of elders?

a)

Sparta

b)

Athens

c)

Both

d)

Neither

8.

In which city-state did women have more rights?

a)

Sparta

b)

Athens

c)

Both

d)

Neither

9.

Which city-state had mandatory military training?

a)

Sparta

b)

Athens

c)

Both

d)

Neither

10.

Named after the Greek goddess of wisdom

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

11.

Girls' education focused on physical strength and athletic skills

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

12.

Women could own property

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

13.

Women could not go out alone

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

14.

Girls did not attend school; they learned household skills at home

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

15.

For men living in this city-state, it was an honor to die in battle

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta

16.

The citizens of this city-state had a direct role in governing this city state.

a)

Athens

b)

Sparta