Athens v Sparta Quiz

What is Athens most famous for?

• Its powerful navy

• Its education system

• Its government

• Its trade routes

At what age could Athenian boys start their education?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What could Athenian women do?

• Participate in the Assembly

• Own property

• Make purchases

• None of the above

What did the Delian League aim to defend?

• Athens' trade routes

• All the Greek city-states

• Only Athens

• The Athenian education system

What were the main forms of entertainment in Athens?

• Sports and games

• Literature, theater, and religious ceremonies

• Naval expeditions

• Political debates

What was Sparta most famous for according to Spartan legend?

• Its strong economy

• Its cultural achievements

• Being a strong military power

• Its democratic government

At what age were Spartan boys sent to live in military camps?

• At birth

• At age 7

• At age 20

• At age 30

What were Spartan boys encouraged to do as part of their training, which if caught, they were severely punished for?

• Stealing

• Lying

• Cheating in sports

• Disobeying orders

What was the role of the two kings in Spartan society?

• They had absolute power over the military and the state.

• They led the military but had very little political power.

• They were purely symbolic figures with no real power.

• They were responsible for economic decisions only.

What was the Council of Elders in Sparta?

• A group of young warriors

• A group of elected officials

• A group of men over 60 years old who made decisions and served as a high court

• A council that organized sports and entertainment