Chapter 9 Section 2 Quiz

In Sparta, there was a big importance on _______

• military might

• information and knowlodge

• the mind

• gaining territory and wealth

In Sparta, if boys were not born healthy, they would be taken out of the city _______

• to train to be servants

• to get away from sickness

• to be nursed back to health

• and left to die

One conclusion that can be drawn about boys growing up to be soldiers in Sparta, is that ___________.

• they were treated very poorly

• they were treated much better than the other children

• they were given the best resources since they were being trained to fight

• their families were wealthier than other families

Why did Spartan women receive physical training?

• because when the men were away, they were to do much of the hard work

• they were to help out in battle if much of the soldiers were killed

• because they believed this was part of worship to their Greek gods

• they believed this would help them have healthy children

Who held the most power in Sparta's government?

• kings

• they dynasty in power

• elected officials

• military leaders

What is one conclusion that can be drawn about boys growing up to be soldiers in Sparta and Athens?

• Boys growing up in Athens had an easier childhood.

• Both boys in Athens and Sparta training to be soldiers were treated like royalty.

• Boys growing up in Sparta were treated better than those in Athens.

• Both boys in Athens and Sparta were treated terribly growing up.

How did women in Athens DIFFER from women in other Greek city-states?

• they were treated as equals to males, and could own property

• they had fewer rights and less education

• they were usually wealthier and were allowed to participate in democracy

• they could vote and participate in the assemblies

Who was the strongest and most forceful member of the Delian League?

• Sparta

• Attica

• Athens

• Delos

Why did Sparta declare war on Athens?

• because Athens was allies with Persia

• to punish Athens for ruling over the Delian League

• to gain more territory owned by Athens

• to stop Athens' growth

After the Peloponnesian War started back up, who ended up winning the war and gaining control?

• Sicily

• Persia

• Athens

• Sparta