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WorksheetsSparta: The Military Ideal
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Where is Sparta located?
Northern part of Greece
Southern part of Greece
Eastern part of Greece
Western part of Greece
What is the name of the peninsula where Sparta is located?
Attica
Peloponnesus
Thessaly
Epirus
Why did Sparta not have walls for protection?
They relied on their strong army
They had natural barriers like mountains and sea
They didn't consider walls necessary
They couldn't afford to build walls
Who held the real power in Sparta?
The kings
The assembly
The Council of Elders
The aristocrats
What was the role of Spartan women in times of war?
They fought alongside men in the military
They managed their husband's property
They governed the city-state
They provided medical support
What rights did Spartan women have compared to other Greek women?
They could participate in Spartan government
They could own property
They could choose their own husbands
They could wear jewelry and use cosmetics
What was the main focus of education in Sparta?
Military training
Literacy and academic knowledge
Art and culture
Agriculture and farming
What was the primary source of food for Sparta?
Trade with other city-states
Fishing from the sea
Farming on conquered lands
Hunting in the mountains
What were the freemen called in Sparta?
Slaves
Citizens
Perioci
Aristocrats
Why did Sparta discourage trade with other city-states?
They wanted to be self-sufficient
They didn't have any valuable goods to trade
They feared new ideas and weakening of their city-state
They had a surplus of goods
What was used as money in Sparta?
Gold and silver
Iron rods
Barter system
Paper currency
What were the conquered neighbors of Sparta turned into?
Citizens
Aristocrats
Slaves
Merchants
What was the goal of Sparta regarding its citizens and the military?
To make every citizen a part of the military
To have a small professional army
To rely on mercenaries for defense
To avoid military conflicts
What were Spartan foot soldiers called?
Hoplites
Cavalry
Archers
Spartans
What did Sparta sacrifice in order to focus on its military?
Literature, art, and architecture
Trade and economy
Education and literacy
Religion and spirituality
