Athens/Sparta- Semester Test

What was the main basis of Athens' economy?

• Military conquest

• Trade and commerce

• Agriculture

• Silver mining

In Sparta's government system, who held the real power?

• The general assembly

• The helots

• The Council of Elders

• The merchants

What type of money did Sparta use?

• Gold coins

• Bronze coins

• Heavy iron bars

• Silver drachmas

What was the primary focus of Spartan education?

• Literature and arts

• Military training and discipline

• Science and mathematics

• Philosophy and debate

How were members of Athens' Council of 500 chosen?

• By election

• By inheritance

• Randomly from citizens

• By wealth status

What characterized Athens' relationship with other city-states?

• Isolation and suspicion

• Building strong trade relationships

• Constant warfare

• No interaction

What was the main purpose of education in Athens?

• To create soldiers

• To produce good citizens

• To train traders

• To develop athletes

How were slaves typically treated in Sparta?

• With respect

• With indifference

• With harshness

• With equality

What was the minimum age for Athenian citizens to participate in government?

• Twenty-one

• Sixteen

• Eighteen

• Twenty-five

What type of government did Athens have?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny