Athens vs Sparta

Which city-state had a Democracy where citizens voted?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

Which city-state started training soldiers at age 7? 

• Sparta
• Athens
• Both
• Neither 

Which city-state believed in a well-rounded education (reading, writing, singing, fighting, etc)?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

Which city-state had an oligarchy with a council of elders?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

In which city-state did women have more rights?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

Which city-state traded in the agora using metal coins?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

In which city-state did the helots (slaves) greatly outnumber the citizens?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

Which city-state had mandatory military training?

• Sparta

• Athens

• Both

• Neither

What did Spartans use for money?

• gold coins
• iron bars
• olive branches
• silver coins

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Why did Spartans use heavy iron bars as money?

• It discouraged trade with other city-states.
• It was worth more than other city-states' coins.
• It was easy to pack into wagons and ships for trading.
• It encouraged others to trade with them.