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What type of government did Sparta have?
What type of government did Sparta have?
Which of the following best describes the economic system of Sparta?
Which of the following best describes the economic system of Sparta?
Which aspect was highly valued in Athens that differentiated it from Sparta?
Which aspect was highly valued in Athens that differentiated it from Sparta?
What form of religion did Spartans practice?
What form of religion did Spartans practice?
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What was the primary focus of Athenian cultural development?
What was the primary focus of Athenian cultural development?
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How many kings ruled simultaneously in Sparta?
How many kings ruled simultaneously in Sparta?
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What significant feature of Sparta's environment served as a protection for its land and people?
What significant feature of Sparta's environment served as a protection for its land and people?
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Which of the following was a primary god worshiped in Sparta?
Which of the following was a primary god worshiped in Sparta?
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What was Socrates sentenced to death for?
What was Socrates sentenced to death for?
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Which philosopher is known as the founder of medicine?
Which philosopher is known as the founder of medicine?
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What is the main theme of Homer's works, the Iliad and the Odyssey?
What is the main theme of Homer's works, the Iliad and the Odyssey?
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What was the purpose of the Delian League?
What was the purpose of the Delian League?
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What military tactic is associated with the phalanx?
What military tactic is associated with the phalanx?
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Which city-state was known for its democratic governance?
Which city-state was known for its democratic governance?
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During which war did Athens and Sparta clash?
During which war did Athens and Sparta clash?
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What philosophical approach is characterized by self-control over emotions?
What philosophical approach is characterized by self-control over emotions?
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Who was the military king in Sparta during its dual monarchy?
Who was the military king in Sparta during its dual monarchy?
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What did the Greeks typically share in terms of their cultural identity?
What did the Greeks typically share in terms of their cultural identity?
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Study Notes
Ancient Greek City-States: Sparta
- Sparta: A city-state in Greece, prioritizing loyalty to the state
- Values: Poetry, dance, a strong military
- Environment: Natural fortress, land protection, agriculture
- Society/Government: Oligarchy, ruled primarily by the Spartan military, two kings simultaneously, 28 council members
- Economy: Slave-based, no trade with other city-states
- Religion: Polytheistic; primary gods include Zeus, Poseidon, Apollo
- Technology & Innovations: Weaponry (Kopis, Dora, swords, shields), passed down through generations
Ancient Greek City-States: Athens
- Athens: Capital of Greece, birthplace of Western civilization, emphasized education
- Government/Society: Democratic values, patriarchy, social hierarchy (upper, middle, lower classes, slaves)
- Cultural Development & Festivals: Valued education, emphasized democratic principles, and held festivals
Ancient Greek Society
- Greek Nation: City-states ruled individually, separately, but occasionally united for defense
- Monarchy: Ruled by two kings – one military, one political
- Military: Military alliances (e.g., Delian League) to protect themselves from Persia, Athenians turning against Pericles
- Society: Hoplites (soldiers), Helots (slaves), Epicureans (seeking joy), Skeptic philosophy (doubt), Stoic philosophy (self-control)
- Hellenistic Era: Ancient Greek domination, Alexander the Great, Peloponnesian War (Athens vs. Sparta)
- Cultural Development: Theaters, music, philosophy, trade, architecture, sculptures
- Economy: Trading, agriculture, lack of natural resources in some city-states required trade with other states for supplies
- Technology & Innovations: Modern mathematics, sculptures, architecture, the wheel for transportation
- Philosophers: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Hippocrates, and Herodotus
- Education: Socratic method, dialogues, and educational conversations, emphasis on historical analysis
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Explore the contrasting city-states of Sparta and Athens in ancient Greece. This quiz covers their unique societal structures, values, government systems, and cultural practices. Test your understanding of how these city-states shaped Western civilization.
