Question

a. multiple choice (circle the best answer)

1. spartas main focus was on:

a. art and theater
b. military strength
c. sea trade
d. democracy

1. which group had the most political power in sparta?

a. helots
b. perioikoi
c. ephors
d. foreign merchants

1. the agoge was:

a. a spartan law code
b. a military training program for boys
c. a marketplace for trade
d. a council of elders

1. the helots were:

a. spartan kings
b. enslaved farmers
c. members of the assembly
d. wealthy merchants

Explanation:

Question 1

Sparta was known for its emphasis on military training and strength, unlike Athens which focused on art, democracy, etc. Sea trade was more associated with city - states like Athens. So Sparta's main focus was military strength.

Helots were slaves, Perioikoi were free non - citizens, and Foreign merchants had no political power. Ephors were a group of officials in Sparta who had significant political power, including checking the power of the kings.

The agoge was a system of military training for Spartan boys. It was not a law code, a marketplace, or a council of elders.

Answer:

B. military strength

Question 2