Where was Sparta located?
Peloponnesus
What does laconic mean?
Using as few words as necessary
What were Spartan slaves called?
Helots
True or false: Helots could eventually become citizens of Sparta.
False
Sparta had how many kings at a time
2
In Sparta, who had the power to veto or overrule a law
Ephor
What did Sparta feel they had no need for because of their army?
Wall
What age did Spartan boys begin military training?
7
Name two sports Spartan women trained in
Gymnastics, wrestling, boxing
Which goddess was Sparta's rival city-state named for?
Athena
Other than academics (learning), what did Athens have that was strong?
Navy
Athens is considered the birthplace of _____________
Democracy
How were Athenians chosen for office, because they were ALL males were considered to be qualified?
Lottery--names randomly drawn
The most successful period of Athens' art, democracy, and learning was called the ________ _____
Golden Age
What part of the Greek city did philosophers like Plato lead discussions and debates?
In the agora
At what age did Athenian boys leave school to join the military?
18
