Greek City States + Society

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Learning Target

Compare the values, daily life, and government of Athens and Sparta, and explain how their differences shaped Greek culture, warfare, and influence on Western civilization.

Multiple Choice

Why were Athens and Sparta considered the most significant Greek city-states in terms of their differences?

• Because they had the largest populations

• Because they had the greatest differences in society and government

• Because they were geographically closest

• Because they spoke different languages

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major focus of Athenian society?

• Wealth and culture

• Military strength

• Agriculture and farming

• Trade and commerce

Multiple Select

Which of the following were important aspects of Athenian culture?

• Architecture

• Realistic sculptures

• Theater with comedies and tragedies

• Military training

Multiple Choice

What was the primary focus of Spartan society?

• Military strength

• Art and culture

• Philosophy

• Trade

Multiple Choice

At what age did Spartan boys leave home to begin military training?

• 7

• 10

• 18

• 30

Multiple Choice

What value was most important to the Spartans according to their training system?

• Military service

• Wealth

• Artistic achievement

• Political power

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Spartan women are correct?

• They ran family estates while men were at war.

• They had little role in society like other Greek women.

• They valued service to Sparta above family.

• They encouraged men to return victorious or die in battle.

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of the Battle of Thermopylae for the 300 Spartan soldiers?

• They were all killed but inspired others to fight.

• They won and drove out the Persians.

• They surrendered to Xerxes.

• They retreated and survived.

Multiple Choice

How did Athenian society differ from other Greek city-states, particularly Sparta, in terms of governance and social structure?

• Athenian society focused on wealth and culture, with a direct democracy for both rich and poor citizens.

• Athenians practiced a monarchy where only the king could vote.

• Athens was a military state where only soldiers could participate in government.

• Athens had a caste system with no public participation.

Multiple Choice

What was the main consequence of Sparta's victory in the Peloponnesian War for all of Greece?

• Greece became united and powerful

• Greece was left weakened and open to conquest

• Athens became the most powerful city-state

• Sparta was destroyed