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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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As a result of the Persian wars,

A
Sparta became completely controlled by Athens.
B
Athens used its navy to control trade in the region.
C
Sparta used its military to keep Athens in check.
D
Sparta was jubilant that Athens took control of Greece.
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Why was Athena best known as the patron goddess of Athens?

A
She was a goddess of war.
B
She was a goddess of wisdom.
C
She was the protector of the city of Athens.
D
She was the leader of the gods.
4

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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The most significant difference between Athens and Sparta was that

A
Athens worshipped many gods, while Sparta worshipped one.
B
Athens had a strong army, while Sparta had a strong navy.
C
Athens focused on citizenship, while Sparta focused on the military.
D
Athens gave women no rights, while Sparta allowed them in the military.
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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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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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The government of ancient Athens was

A
an oligarchy.
B
a theocracy.
C
a direct democracy.
D
a democratic republic.
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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.

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