Athens Quiz

What was a key feature of Athens' location?

• A) It was surrounded by mountains on all sides.

• B) It was located on a narrow plain.

• C) It was close to the Aegean Sea.

• D) It was isolated from other city-states.

How did Spartans view outsiders and their ideas?

• A) They were welcoming and eager to learn.

• B) They were suspicious of them.

• C) They encouraged them to settle in Sparta.

• D) They ignored them completely.

What was a common activity for citizens in Athens?

• A) Farming in the fields

• B) Debating issues of the day

• C) Training for the military

• D) Building city walls

What type of government did Athens have around 500 B.C.E.?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Dictatorship

Who were allowed to be citizens in ancient Athens?

• All men and women

• Only women

• Only Athenian-born men over the age of 18

• All people over the age of 18

What was the role of the Council of 500 in Athens?

• To lead the army

• To run the day-to-day business of government

• To teach children

• To organize festivals

What was the basis of Athens's economy due to the lack of sufficient food production?

• Agriculture

• Trade

• Manufacturing

• Mining

What was the marketplace in Athens called where goods were bought and sold?

• Forum

• Bazaar

• Agora

• Plaza

What did Athenians trade in exchange for wood and grain?

• Pottery and textiles

• Honey, olive oil, and silver

• Spices and silk

• Iron and copper

What was depicted on one side of Athenian coins?

• The Parthenon

• Athena's favorite bird, the owl

• Athenian warriors

• The Acropolis