Sparta & Athens Review

Sparta & Athens

As we review our notes on Sparta & Athens, make changes and additions as necessary.

Match

Match the following forms of government used in Sparta with the correct description.

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

Rule by a single person who inherits power. (King, Queen or Monarch)

A small group of people who have control.

All citizens or representatives for citizens vote & decide on legislation.

• Rule by a single person who inherits power. (King, Queen or Monarch)

• A small group of people who have control.

• All citizens or representatives for citizens vote & decide on legislation.

-Two kings worked together to rule Sparta.

​​Monarchy

-5 elected supervisors ran the government with the help of the kings.

-Council of elders (30 citizens) help to propose laws.

​​Oligarchy

-All Spartan citizens were part of the assembly:

-Elected officials

-Voted/passed laws

​​Democracy

Labelling

Match up the Spartan social classes.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Citizens

Free Non-Citizens

Helots

-Descendants from original inhabitants.

-Lived in the cities & spent the majority of their time training to be soldiers.

​​Citizens

​-Lived in nearby villages.

-Had no political rights.

​​Free Non-Citizens

-Lowest social class.

-Labored to build and construct which allowed citizens to spend their time training for the military.

Helots

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a subject or discipline taught in Sparta?

• Mathematics

• Discipline

• Reading

• Military Skill

• ​Age the age of 7 boys moved into military barracks.

• Subjects taught:

  • Discipline

  • Duty

  • Strength

  • Military Skill

  • Reading

• All male citizens entered military at 20 and served until the age of 60.

​Sparta: Education

Open Ended

List a role or right of women in Sparta.

Expectations: Emotionally and physically tough.

Rights: Education focused on making them physically strong to defend themselves. Family life was less important as there was a focus on military. Women could own property.

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Women: Roles in Sparta

Match

Match the following

• Direct Democracy

• Indirect Democracy

• Athens used what form of government?

All citizens can vote on issues.

Representatives vote on the behalf of citizens.

Direct Democracy

• All citizens can vote on issues.

• Representatives vote on the behalf of citizens.

• Direct Democracy

Athens: Government

​Direct Democracy: All citizens could meet to vote on laws.

Limited: Only freemen could vote.

Multiple Choice

Which group made up 1/3 of the Athenian population?

• Free citizens

• Women

• Enslaved people

• Non Citizens (free people)

-Levels based on wealth.

1.Citizens

​​2. Women

​​3. Non Citizens Free Persons

​-Made up 1/3 of the population.

-Worked in homes, agriculture & mines.

-Captured in war.

-Some could buy freedom.

4. Enslaved People

​Athens: Social Classes

Open Ended

List one subject or area of study for Athenian boys.

• Designed to prepare boys to become good citizens.

• Wealthy boys started schooling at the age of 6/7.

• Studied logic, public speaking, reading, writing, poetry, math, music & athletic activities.

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Athens: Education

-Did not participate in government.

-Most took on traditional roles of watching over children & the home.

-Had less freedom as compared to those in Sparta.

-Could not own property.

-Did not attend school.

-Some became priestesses in temples.

Women: Roles in Athens

Poll

Which city state do you feel is the most successful?

• Sparta

• Athens