Ancient Sparta Government Role Quiz

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What was the role of the members of the assembly in ancient Sparta?

  • To supervise the rulings of the kings
  • To elect the kings
  • To elect the elders and the five Ephors (correct)
  • To make laws for the Council of Elders

What was the primary responsibility of the Ephors in ancient Sparta?

  • To supervise the rulings of the kings and check their power (correct)
  • To make decisions on national urgency matters
  • To elect the members of the assembly
  • To protect the people from the oppression of the kings

Why did the Ephors wear helmets but not crowns in ancient Sparta?

  • To show their military power
  • To symbolize their administrative authority
  • To represent their noble status
  • To distinguish themselves from the kings (correct)

How many kings were there in ancient Sparta?

<p>Two (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What duty did the Ephors have during a military campaign in ancient Sparta?

<p>To join a king during a military campaign to ensure they did not abuse their power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the kings have in ancient Sparta that indicated their role as generals?

<p>Spears and shields (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group in ancient Sparta was responsible for drafting bills?

<p>Council of Elders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of members of the Assembly in ancient Sparta?

<p>Voting on bills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In ancient Sparta, who had the responsibility to interpret laws?

<p>Ephors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the most significant duty of the kings in ancient Sparta?

<p>Implementing laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary responsibility of the Ephors in ancient Sparta?

<p>Enforcing laws (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who had the authority to propose bills in ancient Sparta?

<p>Council of Elders (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the powers of the Council of Elders in ancient Sparta?

<p>Acting as the supreme criminal judges of the city (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What power did the members of the Assembly have in ancient Sparta?

<p>Voting on the bills proposed by the Council of Elders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant role of the Ephors in ancient Sparta?

<p>Overseeing the actions of the kings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In ancient Sparta, what was a responsibility of the kings?

<p>Pronouncing sentences of death or exile (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one way in which the Assembly could influence the making of laws in ancient Sparta?

<p>Proposing bills to the Council of Elders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Ephors in ancient Sparta?

<p>Overseeing and supervising government officials (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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