Question 1

What triggered the rise of tyrants in Greek city-states?

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Growing unrest among common people who wanted more political voice

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A natural disaster

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The invasion of neighboring lands

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The establishment of colonies

Question 2

What was the role of helots in Spartan society?

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They were enslaved laborers who worked for the Spartans

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They were Spartan soldiers

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They were foreign traders

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They were the ruling class

Question 3

How did Spartan education differ from Athenian education?

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Spartan education focused on military training and discipline

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Spartan education was more focused on arts and literature

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Athenian education was strictly agricultural

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Athenian education emphasized military training

Question 4

Who was responsible for significant reforms in Athens around 594 B.C.?

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Solon

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Cleisthenes

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Peisistratus

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Hippias

Question 5

What was a major difference between the governance of Athens and Sparta?

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Athens had a more democratic form of government

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Sparta was ruled by a single king

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Sparta allowed all citizens to vote

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Athens was a military oligarchy

Question 6

At what age did Spartan boys leave home to join the military?

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Seven years old

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Twenty years old

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Ten years old

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Fifteen years old

Question 7

How did Peisistratus influence Athenian society?

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He initiated reforms that provided land and loans to poor farmers

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He increased taxes on the wealthy

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He established a military dictatorship

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He restricted citizenship to landowners

Question 8

What did the assembly in Sparta consist of?

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All male citizens over the age of 30

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Only the kings

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Members of the council of elders

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All Spartan men

Question 9

Which city-state was known for its democratic governance by the time of Cleisthenes?

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Athens.

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Thebes

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Sparta

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Corinth

Question 10

What was one of the major reforms implemented by Solon in Athens?

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He ended the farmers' debts and freed those who were enslaved.

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He established a military society

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He created a council of elders

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He banned trade with other city-states

Question 11

What role did women typically have in Spartan society compared to Athenian society?

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Spartan women enjoyed more freedom and could own property.

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They had no rights

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They were warriors

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They could vote in elections

Question 12

What was the primary form of governance in Sparta?

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Oligarchy.

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Monarchy

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Tyranny

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Democracy

Question 13

How did Spartans view education and new ideas?

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They discouraged free thinking and new ideas due to fear of unrest.

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They promoted philosophical debate

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They valued international learning

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They encouraged artistic expression

Question 14

What event led to the rise of tyrants in Greek city-states?

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Growing unrest among common people due to noble power

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The introduction of democracy

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Invasion of neighboring city-states

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The end of the Dark Age

Question 15

What was a key characteristic of Spartan society?

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Emphasis on military training and discipline

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High status for women

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Focus on artistic expression

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Merchants held significant power

Question 16

How did the Spartans prevent revolts from the helots?

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They created a strict military society that emphasized discipline

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They formed alliances with other city-states

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They imposed heavy taxes on the helots

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They built walls around Sparta

Question 17

What were helots in Spartan society?

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Enslaved laborers captured during invasions

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Members of the Spartan army

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Wealthy citizens of Sparta

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Foreign merchants

Question 18

What type of education did Athenian boys receive?

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A broad education including subjects like arithmetic, music, and public speaking

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Basic literacy and agriculture

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No formal education

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A focus solely on military training

Question 19

Which groups were excluded from the political process in Athens despite reforms?

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Women, foreign-born men, and enslaved people

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Children and minors

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Wealthy landowners

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Military personnel

Question 20

How did Spartan boys prepare for their future as soldiers?

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They joined the military at a young age and trained rigorously in camps.

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They attended school with a focus on arts

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They were taught by their mothers at home

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They learned trades

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