Question

Which of the following show a difference between Sparta and Athens? Select the three correct answers.

A. In Sparta, children received more traditional schooling, while in Athens children were sent to military school.

B. In Sparta, men did not publicly share their opinions, while in Athens men spoke their minds in political forums.

C. In Sparta, conquest was used to get resources, while in Athens they used trade to get what they needed.

D. In Sparta, women had more freedom while in Athens, women were not allowed to participate in democracy.

E. In Sparta, slaves received military training while in Athens, slaves participated in the government.

Answer 1

B, C, and D.

- B: Spartan political life was limited and private compared with Athens' open public debate and democratic forums.
- C: Sparta relied on conquest and control of helots for resources; Athens depended on trade and its navy.
- D: Spartan women had more freedom and influence than Athenian women, who were excluded from the democratic process.