Athens and Sparta Answers
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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.2
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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.3
Why was Persia ultimately unsuccessful in conquering Greece at the Battle of Marathon?
A
Persia had fewer soldiers than Greece to fight its battles.B
Persia was overpowered on land and by Athens' naval force at sea.C
Persia’s distance from Greece worked to its disadvantage.D
Persia’s leadership did not match the well-trained Greeks’ leadership.4
An Athenian education focused on preparation for
A
the military.B
citizenship.C
homemaking.D
the clergy.5
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.6
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.7
In Spartan society, which class level held the highest status?
A
craftspeopleB
landownersC
soldiersD
helots8
The government of ancient Athens was
A
an oligarchy.B
a theocracy.C
a direct democracy.D
a democratic republic.9
The pie chart shows the population of Athens during this time period.
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.10
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.Did you find these answers helpful?
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