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Athens and Sparta

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  • What is a democracy? Which city-state used it as their form of government?
    Democracy means "rule of the people". Athens is known as the "birthplace of democracy".
  • What was the name of the small group in Sparta that made important governing decisions?
    Council of Elders
  • Which city-state was known for being creative and appreciating the arts?
    Athens
  • Which city-state believed in a strong education?
    Athens
  • How was democracy different from other forms of ancient governments?
    All citizens shared ruling power.
  • While Athens was a democracy, Sparta was
    an oligarchy
  • Which city-state kept to themselves and own land?
    Sparta
  • An economy is the way in which a community organizes the manufacture and exchange of goods and services. Athens's economy was based on:
    Trade
  • Spartan girls were given military training because
    Spartans highly valued discipline and strength.
  • What were the responsibilities of the Council of 500 (Athens)?
    running the day-to-day business of government
  • Which city-state is known for obtaining as much land as possible?
    Athens
  • What is one thing that Sparta and Athens both have in common?
    Ancient Greece city-states, did not allow girls to fight in war, did not give women many rights, worshipped same gods, spoke same language
  • Why were boys in Athens educated differently from girls?
    Only boys could grow up to be citizens.
  • Which city-state gave individuals the choice to join the army?
    Athens
  • Which profession was held by women and some enslaved people in Athens?
    Teacher
  • Women in _____________ could own property.
    Sparta
  • What was the chief goal of education in Athens?
    Producing good citizens
  • In which city-state was education not as important as training to be warriors?
    Sparta
  • What was the chief goal of education in Sparta?
    Producing good soldiers
  • What is an oligarchy? Which city-state had it as their chosen form of government?
    A small group or a few people having control; Sparta
  • In which city-state were boys required to join the army?
    Sparta
  • Why did Spartans use iron bars as their form of money?
    To discourage stealing
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