Reading Quiz: Sparta and Slaves

Directions: Read the questions below and choose the most appropriate answer from those
provided. Write the letter of the chosen answer in the blank space next to the question. Be sure to
read all possible answers before making your chose. Questions are on front and back.

_____ 1.) Which segment of society was the most important part of Ancient Sparta?
A. Helots
B. Priests
C. Warriors
D. Perioikoi
E. Emperors

_____ 2.) Which of the following best characterizes Spartan society?

A. A democracy where all who lived there voted on issues.
B. A peaceful place where equality was highly valued.
C. A highly religious society where priests were all powerful.
D. An unstable society which was constantly changing in structure.
E. A violent society which was constantly at war with its neighbors.

_____ 3.) Which of the following is most true about Spartan slaves?
A. Spartan slaves made up a small portion of society.
B. Spartan slaves were owned as property by individual Spartans.
C. Slaves in Sparta were treated well compared to slaves in other places.
D. Slaves were mistreated and murdered to keep them in line.
E. Spartan slaves were often freed eventually for being hard workers.

_____ 4.) Why was slavery an important part of Spartan society?

A. Having slaves perform all labor allowed Spartan men to focus on being warriors.
B. Slaves were a valuable commodity, traded with other countries.
C. Slaves were often used as human sacrifice in religious ceremonies.
D. Owning a slave was a status symbol for Spartan warriors.
E. Slaves were used for their intellectual and artistic abilities.
____ 5.) Which of the following is NOT true about Spartan warriors?
A. Spartan warriors grew their hair long to show their status.
B. Spartan warriors frequently had won their freedom in battle as slaves.
C. Spartan warriors were few in number but very strong and the best trained.
D. Spartan warriors began training from a very young age.
E. All Spartan men were warriors.

_____ 6.) Where did most Spartan slaves come from?

A. Spartans slaves were typically bought from other countries.
B. Slaves were usually warriors who had shamed themselves in battle.
C. Most Spartans slaves were conquered citizens of neighboring countries.
D. Spartan citizens were slaves until they had proven themselves as warriors.
E. Most slaves had been Persian warriors, captured in battle.