Ancient Sparta Quiz

What geographical feature influenced Sparta's isolation from other Greek city-states?

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Coastlines

• Plateaus

What was the purpose of the Spartan Agoge?

Which famous battle featured a small force of Spartans, led by King Leonidas, holding off a massive Persian army?

• Battle of Marathon

• Battle of Salamis

• Battle of Plataea

• Battle of Thermopylae

Who was the wife of King Leonidas of Sparta?

• Helen of Troy

• Gorgo

• Artemisia

• Atalanta

What was the primary military formation used by the Spartans in battle?

• Testudo

• Phalanx

• Maniple

• Legion

What was the name of the rigorous training program that young Spartan boys underwent to become soldiers?

• Ephebia

• Agoge

• Palaestra

• Gymnasion

What was the primary weapon used by the Spartans in battle?

• Sword

• Spear

• Bow and Arrow

• Slingshot

What was the Spartan's approach to warfare?

• Defensive

• Offensive

• Guerrilla

• Naval

What was the Spartan's view on physical fitness?

• It was not important

• It was only for soldiers

• It was important for all citizens

• It was only for the elite

What was the Spartan's approach to diplomacy?

• Defensive

• Offensive

• Isolationist

• Expansionist