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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group in ancient Sparta was responsible for drafting bills?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Ephors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    Who had the authority to propose bills in ancient Sparta?

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

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

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

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

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

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