Athens and Sparta Answers
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Athens placed the greatest emphasis on
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government.B
education.C
religion.D
culture.2
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Which best describes the Spartan government?
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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.3
Which statement best describes Athens’s military?
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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.4
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.5
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.6
Which characteristic of government describes Athens, not Sparta?
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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.7
The government of ancient Athens was
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an oligarchy.B
a theocracy.C
a direct democracy.D
a democratic republic.8
The map shows the Persian Empire.
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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.9
Which statement best describes the Battle of Thermopylae?
A
Three hundred Athenians famously fought to the death.B
The Spartans evacuated, and the Persians burned their city.C
The Greek navy defeated King Darius I at sea, ending the threat.D
The Spartans worked to stop a second Persian invasion of Greece.10
In Spartan society, which class level held the highest status?
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craftspeopleB
landownersC
soldiersD
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