Lesson 3 Oligarchy in Sparta

What was the most important role of ephors in ancient Sparta?

• They controlled the helots.

• They made sure that kings followed the law.

• They led the assembly.

• They presented laws for the kings' approval.

The status of the helots was a result of their _______.

• wealth.

• inheritance.

• defeat.

• military strength.

Sparta was organized as a military state because of fear of the _______.

• ephors.

• oligarchs.

• democrats.

• helots.

On a given day, how were Spartan boys most likely to spend their time?

• spear throwing

• having meals with their families

• studying Greek philosophy

• playing games just for fun

In what area did Sparta differ most from Athens?

• the role of the city's assembly

• the city's economic basis

• the city's overall military strength

• the exclusion of women from politics

True or false: An ephor was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the government.

• True

• False

True or false: A military state is a society that is set up for the purpose of going to war.

• True

• False

Ephors helped to keep the king and the council ________.

• within the law.

• within the city limits.

• within the country state.

What was the purpose of the barracks?

• to keep order

• to serve as military housing

• to keep supplies organized

What characterizes a militia state?

• is a society in which life is organized around preparing for war

• is a society in which life is organized around preparing for peace

• is a society in which life is organized around preparing for growing their economy