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Which of these focused on trade and was located near the Aegean Sea?
Athens
Sparta
Jerusalem
Persepolis
Which of these was located on the inland plains on the Peloponnesian peninsula?
Athens
Macedonia
Sparta
Troy
Which of these focused more on farming than it did on trade?
Theseus
Hercules
Athens
Sparta
Which of these had slaves? (Choose 2)
Athens
Sparta
Oligarchy
Direct Democracy
Which of these did not allow women to vote? (Choose 2)
Athens
Nile
Sparta
Euphrates
Which of these had boys and girls educated in military practices?
Orlando
Athens
Sparta
Cleveland
Women had few rights in this city-state.
Athens
Sparta
Orlando
Nashville
Women could own property and speak in public in this city-state.
Peloponnesus
Athens
Sparta
Achilles
This is where boys were educated in math, reading, writing, music, drama, and military practices.
Hammurabi
Sumer
Sparta
Athens
What does the concept of the polis refer to?
the body of citizens
a monarchy
a ruler
an oligarchy
The idea of _________, or having people who are vested with rights, duties, and privileges in a community, is one key characteristic of the ancient Greek city-state.
civic participation
citizenship
respect for the rule of law
monarchy
The people of ancient Greece were expected to demonstrate _____. This meant their behavior was regulated by a community-wide code of conduct that applied to individuals and the government.
respect for the rule of law
citizenship
civic participation
oligarchy
Members of the ancient Greek city-states were expected to demonstrate _____, or working together for the good of the community.
respect for the rule of law
civic participation
citizenship
membership
How were Athenian and Spartan governments different?
Athens had a direct democracy, while Sparta had an oligarchy.
Athens had a Council of Elders, while Sparta had an assembly.
Athens had a polis, while Sparta had a strategoi.
Athens had two kings, while Sparta had one.
How did a direct democracy operate in ancient Greece?
All citizens voted for representatives who directed the government.
A few citizens voted for representatives who directed the government.
All citizens voted on all issues facing the community.
A few citizens voted on all issues facing the community.
What is an oligarchy?
a system of government with rule by a few
the title of assemblies in ancient Greece
the title of military leaders in ancient Greece
a system of government with rule by many
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