WorksheetsChapter 16 - The Greek City States of Athens and Sparta
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
Identify 2 characteristics of Ancient Athens
Located near the Aegean Sea
Located on the inland plains of the Peloponnesian Peninsula
Focused on Trade
Focused on Farming
Identify 2 features of Ancient Sparta
Located on the Aegean Sea
Located on the inland plains of the Peloponnesian Peninsula
focused on trade
focused on farming
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
What does a POLIS refer to?
a ruler
an oligarcy
the body of the citizens
a monarchy
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.
citizenship
civic participation
respect for the rule of law
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.
citizenship
civic participation
respect for the rule of law
Members of the ancient Greek city-states were expected to demonstrate _________________, or working together for the good of the community.
citizenship
civic participation
respect for the rule of law
How were the governments in Athens and Sparta different?
Athens had an oligarchy while Sparta had a direct democracy.
Sparta had an oligarchy while Athens had a direct democracy.
Athens had a polis while Sparta had two kings.
How does a direct democracy operate in Ancient Greece?
A. All citizens voted for representatives who
directed the government.
B. A few citizens voted on all issues facing
the community.
C. A few citizens voted for representatives
who directed the government.
D. All citizens voted on all issues facing
the community.
What is an Oligarchy?
the title of assemblies in ancient Greece
a system of government with rule by a few
the title of military leaders in ancient Greece
a system of government with rule by many
