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Which characteristic of government describes Athens, not Sparta?

A
Two kings led during wartime.
B
Only about 8 percent were citizens.
C
Most power rested with the council.
D
All citizens could debate any issue.
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The pie chart shows the population of Athens during this time period.

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A
Only men were allowed to become citizens.
B
Only about half the population were citizens.
C
Free non-citizens outnumbered enslaved persons and citizens combined.
D
Compared to the whole population, a small number could vote.
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The map shows the Persian Empire.

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A
The Persian Empire was the largest in the world.
B
Persia would have to attack Athens and Sparta by land.
C
Persia was a tiny country compared to the size of its empire.
D
Athens and Sparta were Persia’s next target in growing its empire.
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Which statement best describes Athens’s military?

A
Both men and women served in the military.
B
Though they served, women did not lead.
C
Athens had a large and capable navy.
D
Athens had a large and capable army.
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Citizens participated in the government of Athens by

A
debating issues and making decisions in the assembly.
B
selecting politicians who represented their interests.
C
following the laws created by rulers and other leaders.
D
voting for laws established by appointed officials.
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Spartan soldiers helped save retreating members of the Greek army

A
at the Battle of Marathon.
B
at the Battle of Thermopylae.
C
against a force of three hundred Persian troops.
D
against the strength of the Athenian navy.
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Athens placed the greatest emphasis on

A
government.
B
education.
C
religion.
D
culture.
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Which statement describes a characteristic of Sparta’s religion?

A
Sparta did not hold religious festivals.
B
Artemis was the patron goddess of Sparta.
C
Artemis was the urban goddess of Sparta.
D
Sparta worshipped only one god, Artemis.
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What was the significance of the Battle of Marathon?

A
The Persians defeated the Athenians and took over all of ancient Greece.
B
The Persians conquered the Athenians but were soon stopped by the Spartans.
C
The Athenians conquered the Persians and overthrew King Darius I.
D
The Athenians defeated the Persians and halted an invasion by King Darius I.
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Spartan life mainly focused on

A
education.
B
the military.
C
culture.
D
citizenship.
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Citizens participated in the government of Athens by

A
debating issues and making decisions in the assembly.
B
selecting politicians who represented their interests.
C
following the laws created by rulers and other leaders.
D
voting for laws established by appointed officials.
12

What was the significance of the Battle of Marathon?

A
The Persians defeated the Athenians and took over all of ancient Greece.
B
The Persians conquered the Athenians but were soon stopped by the Spartans.
C
The Athenians conquered the Persians and overthrew King Darius I.
D
The Athenians defeated the Persians and halted an invasion by King Darius I.
13

Spartan soldiers helped save retreating members of the Greek army

A
at the Battle of Marathon.
B
at the Battle of Thermopylae.
C
against a force of three hundred Persian troops.
D
against the strength of the Athenian navy.
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How did Athenians view Athena's role in their city?

A
She was honored at festivals but had no influence on daily life.
B
She was worshipped in place of all the other gods.
C
She protected the city and influenced daily life.
D
She protected the city in war but not at other times.
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Which best describes the Spartan government?

A
It had elements of democracy, oligarchy, and monarchy.
B
It had elements of oligarchy and monarchy.
C
It was both a democracy and a monarchy.
D
It was a direct democracy that allowed debate.
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Athens placed the greatest emphasis on

A
government.
B
education.
C
religion.
D
culture.
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The pie chart shows the population of Athens during this time period.

Question illustration
A
Only men were allowed to become citizens.
B
Only about half the population were citizens.
C
Free non-citizens outnumbered enslaved persons and citizens combined.
D
Compared to the whole population, a small number could vote.
18

Spartan life mainly focused on

A
education.
B
the military.
C
culture.
D
citizenship.
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An Athenian education focused on preparation for

A
the military.
B
citizenship.
C
homemaking.
D
the clergy.

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