Athens & Sparta

What form of government did Athens first try in the 500s BCE?

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Democracy

• Monarchy

Answer explanation

Athens first tried Democracy in the 500s BCE, making it the correct choice.

What is an oligarchy?

• Rule by a small group of wealthy individuals

• Rule by the people

• Rule by a single ruler

• Rule by elected representatives

Answer explanation

An oligarchy is rule by a small group of wealthy individuals, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Who were the helots in Sparta?

• Elected officials

• Conquered people made into slaves

• Military leaders

• Free citizens

Answer explanation

The helots in Sparta were conquered people made into slaves, not elected officials, military leaders, or free citizens.

What was the main political body in Athens where citizens discussed political issues?

• The assembly

• The ephors

• The council

• The courts

Answer explanation

The main political body in Athens where citizens discussed political issues was the assembly, making it the correct choice.

What type of democracy did Athens have?

• Monarchical democracy

• Oligarchic democracy

• Direct democracy

• Representative democracy

Answer explanation

Athens had a Direct democracy where citizens directly participated in decision-making and governance without representatives.

What was the role of Spartan women?

• To raise healthy, strong babies

• To participate in government

• To engage in trade

• To become soldiers

Answer explanation

Spartan women's role was to raise healthy, strong babies, not to participate in government, engage in trade, or become soldiers.

What did the reforms in Athens over 150 years achieve?

• Made Athens a military state

• Increased the number of people who could vote

• Decreased the number of people who could vote

• Abolished the concept of citizenship

Answer explanation

The reforms in Athens over 150 years increased the number of people who could vote, allowing for broader political participation.

What was the main governing body in Sparta?

• The council of elders

• The assembly

• The ephors

• The courts

Answer explanation

The main governing body in Sparta was the council of elders, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

What did Spartans value the most?

• Arts and literature

• Individual talents

• Trade and commerce

• Military discipline and rule of law

Answer explanation

Spartans valued military discipline and rule of law the most, emphasizing their focus on warfare and maintaining order within their society.

What set Athens apart from the rest of the world?

• Its geographical location

• Its military power

• Its concept of citizenship

• Its trade dominance

Answer explanation

Athens was set apart from the rest of the world by its concept of citizenship, which was a unique and defining feature of the city-state.