Ancient Greek Society Quiz

During much of ancient Greek history, how did the people of Greece identify themselves?

• As part of a unified Greek identity

• Primarily with their own city-states

• As members of a panhellenic culture

• As citizens of a single Greek nation

What influenced one's daily life in ancient Greece?

• The laws of the Persian Empire

• The city-state they were from or their role in society

• Their wealth and social status only

• The type of clothing they wore

Why did the Spartans build up their military?

• To participate in the Olympic Games

• To conquer new territories and protect their lands

• To trade with other civilizations

• To entertain themselves with martial games

What did the Spartans force the helots to do?

• Train as soldiers

• Grow food for Sparta

• Build monuments

• Teach Spartan children

At what age did men typically join the Spartan army?

• Sixty

• Forty

• Twenty

• Teens

What was a unique societal role of Spartan women compared to other Greek city-states?

• They could vote in elections

• They could own land and run households

• They were the primary educators

• They served as priests in temples

What did Athenian boys study apart from physical training?

• Only literature and mathematics

• Literature, mathematics, music, philosophy, and other subjects

• Only music and philosophy

• Only military tactics

What was prioritized in Athens alongside having a successful army?

• Trade

• Education and the arts

• Naval exploration

• Conquest

What were the hoplites in ancient Greece?

• A type of weapon used in battles

• A group of citizen soldiers

• A style of Greek architecture

• A political assembly

What did a hoplite typically wear and carry into battle?

• A helmet and a 5-foot bow

• A cape and a pair of daggers

• Armor and a 9-foot spear

• A tunic and a slingshot