Module 8 - Lesson 3 - Gr 7 HW

Why did Sparta develop a military society?

• Spartans were allied with Persia but were forced to provide warriors for their armies.

• Spartans tried to create a democratic state, but kings outlawed political reforms.

• Spartans feared a slave uprising and believed that warriors could best protect their citizens.

How were Athenian and Spartan societies different?

• Athenian women received more education than did Spartan women.

• Unlike Spartan boys, wealthy Athenian boys were trained to be musicians.

• Athenian women owned more property than did Spartan women.

The Delian League was often referred to as the Athenian League. Why?

• Because the other Greek city-states in the alliance rebelled against Athens.

• Because the Athenian military dominated the other Greek city-states in the alliance.

• Because the Athenian army occupied the other Greek city-states in the alliance.

The Spartans lived lives free from comfort to reinforce

• self-discipline

• carelessness

• freedom

Women of Sparta were believed to bear healthy children because

• they never worked out.

• they received physical training.

• they gave birth yearly.

What were the helots' jobs?

• To pray, follow instructions and travel.

• To study, play music and eat.

• To grow crops, serve and fight during wars.

Why didn't Athenian women have as much freedom as Spartan women?

• Because they were more special.

• Because they were very well educated.

• Because they were viewed as housewives only.

Although Athens was a democracy, some people had fewer rights. Why?

• Because they thought women were too special.

• Because only kings' lives mattered.

• Because they had social hierarchy.

What were foreigners' called in Athenian society?

• Metics

• Foreigners

• Nonnatives

In which wars did Sparta and Athens fight together and win?

• Russian Wars

• Cold Wars

• Persian Wars