7.2 Sparta and Athens: Greek City-state Rivals

Question 1

Prizing democracy, he made the assembly the city-state's major governing body. Created a new council of 500 citizens.

Accepted Answer

Cleisthenes? (Mr. C)

Question 2

True or False girls were taught spinning, weaving, and other household duties in Sparta

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

A few wealthy people hold power over the larger group of citizens.

Accepted Answer

oligarchy

Question 4

Solon divided large estates among farmers and provided loans to help farmers buy equipment to work their farms.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

All citizens share in running the government.

Accepted Answer

democracy

Question 6

Lived on the island of Crete, but were not Greek people.

Accepted Answer

Minoans

Question 7

Boys studied subjects such as arithmetic, geometry, drawing, music, and public speaking.

Accepted Answer

Athens

Question 8

Someone who seizes power and rules with total authority.

Accepted Answer

tyrant

Question 9

Sparta focused on a military society.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

Athens focused on a democratic state.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Enslaved laborers who were used to control their citizens.

Accepted Answer

helots

Question 12

Each year, the council elected five people to become...

Accepted Answer

ephor

Question 13

Came from Asia and settled on the Greek mainland.

Accepted Answer

Mycenaean

Question 14

Girls in Sparta were trained in sports, such as wrestling and throwing the javelin.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

Ended the farmers' debts and freed those who were enslaved.

Accepted Answer

Solon

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