9.2 Athens and Sparta Quiz review

Athenian boys probably had more interesting lives than Spartan boys

After comparing the lives of boys in Sparta and Athens, which of the following inferences can you make?

Athenian boys had to spend two years in the military Spartan boys had to serve for many years and education was more important in Athens

Compare and Contrast the cultures of Sparta and Athens.

false

For Spartan boys the training was death for stealing food.

soldiers

From an early age, Spartan boys were taught to be

Spartan

Helots were an important part of _________ society

became farmers and grew food for the wealthy

In Athens, most of the boys from poor families,

Greece and Macedonia were both members of the Delian League.

false

Only the wealthiest Spartans and luxuries like soft furniture and fine food.

false

The democratic society of Athens allowed women to have more rights than in other cities.

false

After defeating Athens in the Peloponnesian War, Sparta became the most powerful city-state in Greece.

true

Athenian boys were taught both military skills and about art and culture.

true

They were strong and healthy

Spartan women received physical training and what conclusion can be drawn from that information

creativity

Spartans did not place much value in __________

Greek cities feared Athens would control Greece

What caused the Peloponnesian War to begin?

preparing for battles

What was the most important aspect of life in Sparta?

Sparta became the most powerful city-state in Greece

What was the result of the Peloponnesian War?

Slaves would have staged a rebellion

Which of the following is the best prediction for what have happened in Sparta if the army would have become weak?

Sparta

Women in _________ had certain freedoms because of the way their society was structured.

60 years old

At what age were Spartan men done serving in the army?

Delian

Athenian domination of the __________ League caused Sparta to declare war on Athens.

the arts

Athenians believed that studying _________________ made people better citizens.