SS Chapter 7 Lesson 2

Someone who seizes power and rules with total authority

• tyrant

• oligarchy

• helot

• ephor

A few wealthy people hold power over the larger group of citizens in a[n]

• tyrant

• oligarchy

• democracy

• monarchy

All citizens share in running the government in a[n]

• tyrant

• oligarchy

• democracy

• monarchy

The Spartans called their enslaved laborers ______

• tyrants

• helots

• militants

• slaves

Sparta's leaders wanted to prevent future revolts, so they decided to make Sparta a _____ society that stressed discipline.

• friendly

• military

• oligarchy

• democratic

Which of the following are true about boys in Sparta: [SELECT ALL THAT ARE TRUE!]

• The government prepared all boys and men for a life of war.

• Boys left homes at age 7 to join the military.

• They learned to read, write, and use weapons at camps.

• They were treated harshly because leaders thought it would turn the young boys into adults who would survive the pain of battle.

Which of the following is NOT true about Spartan men?

• Men could marry during 20s, but not allowed to live at home [instead stayed in military camps].

• Entered the regular army at age of 30.

• Shared barracks and ate meals with other soldiers.

• Could live at home again at age of 30, but continued to train for combat. Retired from army at age 60.

Which of the following is NOT true about Spartan women?

• Enjoyed less freedom than women from other city-states.

• They could own property and travel.

• They remained physically fit to fulfill their roles as mothers.

• Their main goal was to raise sons who were brave, strong Spartan soldiers.

• They expected their husbands to win or die at battle. They did NOT believe in surrendering.

Council members for Sparta were only people who could order executions or exile. Each year they elected FIVE people to be ____. These people enforced the laws and managed the collection of taxes.

• helots

• ephors

• militants

• slaves

Sparta's strict government brought _____. But that cost the people of Sparta. Due to fears, Sparta did not welcome foreign visitors and prevented citizens from traveling outside the city-state except for military reasons.

• stability

• instability

• loss

• fortune