Ancient Sparta Quiz

At what age did boys in Sparta begin living in military barracks to be trained as soldiers?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

What was the main purpose of raising girls in Sparta?

• To be trained as soldiers

• To work in the government

• To have children for the city-state

• To become teachers

How many kings ruled Sparta?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What type of government did Sparta have?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

Who were the aristocrats in Sparta?

• The soldiers

• The slaves

• The land owners

• The craftsmen

What was the role of the ephors in Sparta?

• To lead the military

• To make sure the kings and council followed the law

• To train the soldiers

• To collect taxes

Why did Sparta become a strong military city-state?

• To promote trade and commerce

• To create a cultural center

• To acquire resources

• To establish a democratic government

What were the conquered people in Sparta called?

• Citizens

• Soldiers

• Helots

• Allies

Who did the helots belong to in Spartan society?

• They were independent farmers

• They belonged to individual Spartans

• They belonged to the entire city-state

• They were nomadic tribes

What was the primary role of the helots?

• To serve as soldiers

• To farm the land and feed the Spartans

• To trade with other city-states

• To govern the city-state