Athens & Sparta Quiz

What goddess was Athens named after?

• Hera

• Athena

• Aphrodite

• Artemis

What was Athens known for having that made it prosperous?

• Silver and iron

• Coal and copper

• Gold, lead, and marble

• Diamonds and rubies

What type of government is Athens considered the birthplace of?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

During which period did Athens experience its Golden Age?

• After the Peloponnesian War

• After the Persian Wars

• During the Roman Empire

• During the Middle Ages

What did sculptors like Myron focus on in their work?

• Abstract art

• What the human body should look like

• Landscape paintings

• Animal sculptures

Who were the Metics in Athens?

• Foreigners who moved to Athens

• Athenian soldiers

• Athenian priests

• Athenian philosophers

What was the primary occupation of most slaves in Athens?

• Farmers

• Craftsmen and miners

• Teachers

• Merchants

What was a common reason people became slaves in Athens?

• Volunteering

• Losing a bet

• Being conquered during war

• Winning a lottery

What was the agora in Athens?

• A temple

• A marketplace

• A school

• A theater

What was Sparta known for in terms of military?

• Building large walls

• Having a strong navy

• Being a highly trained military society

• Using advanced technology