World History - Sparta Article Questions

When did Sparta peak as a powerful city-state?

• 9th century

• 5th century

• 4th century

• 3rd century

What natural feature protected Sparta?

• Desert

• Forest

• Mountains

• Ocean

At what age did Spartan boys begin their training?

• 5

• 7

• 10

• 12

What was the name of the place where weak Spartan babies were left?

• Acropolis

• Apothetae

• Agora

• Parthenon

What role did Helots play in Spartan society?

• Soldiers

• Merchants

• Agricultural workers

• Politicians

What did Spartans focus on instead of philosophy and art?

• Science

• War and dominance

• Literature

• Music

What was the role of the helots in Spartan society?

• They were elite soldiers.

• They were the king's advisors.

• They farmed the land and gave half their crops to the Spartans.

• They were merchants and traders.

How many kings ruled Sparta?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What were the two jobs of the apella in Sparta?

• Collect taxes and train soldiers

• Vote on laws and elect leaders

• Build temples and organize festivals

• Trade goods and manage farms

Which god did Spartans offer sacrifices to and light a flame for?

• Apollo

• Zeus

• Athena

• Poseidon