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Chapter 16 - The Greek City States of Athens and Sparta

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
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1.

Identify 2 characteristics of Ancient Athens

a)

Located near the Aegean Sea

b)

Located on the inland plains of the Peloponnesian Peninsula

c)

Focused on Trade

d)

Focused on Farming

2.

Identify 2 features of Ancient Sparta

a)

Located on the Aegean Sea

b)

Located on the inland plains of the Peloponnesian Peninsula

c)

focused on trade

d)

focused on farming

3.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

boys and girls are trained in military practices

women could own property and speak in public

women had few rights

Boys were educated in math, reading, writing, music, drama, and military practices

had slaves

women were not allowed to vote

Describes Sparta
Describes Athens
Describes Athens and Sparta
4.

What does a POLIS refer to?

a)

a ruler

b)

an oligarcy

c)

the body of the citizens

d)

a monarchy

5.

The idea of ______________, or having people who are vested with rights, duties, and privileges in a community, is one key characteristic of the ancient Greek city-state.

a)

citizenship

b)

civic participation

c)

respect for the rule of law

6.

The people of ancient Greece were expected to demonstrate _____________________. This meant their behavior was regulated by a community-wide code of conduct that applied to individuals and the government.

a)

citizenship

b)

civic participation

c)

respect for the rule of law

7.

Members of the ancient Greek city-states were expected to demonstrate _________________, or working together for the good of the community.

a)

citizenship

b)

civic participation

c)

respect for the rule of law

8.

How were the governments in Athens and Sparta different?

a)

Athens had an oligarchy while Sparta had a direct democracy.

b)

Sparta had an oligarchy while Athens had a direct democracy.

c)

Athens had a polis while Sparta had two kings.

9.

How does a direct democracy operate in Ancient Greece?

a)

A. All citizens voted for representatives who

directed the government.

b)

B. A few citizens voted on all issues facing

the community.

c)

C. A few citizens voted for representatives

who directed the government.

d)

D. All citizens voted on all issues facing

the community.

10.

What is an Oligarchy?

a)

the title of assemblies in ancient Greece

b)

a system of government with rule by a few

c)

the title of military leaders in ancient Greece

d)

a system of government with rule by many