Athens Vs Sparta

Athens Vs Sparta

by Amanda Damron

Multiple Choice

Athens had what type of Government?

• oligarchy

• direct democracy

• communism

• socialism

Multiple Choice

Sparta had what type of Government?

• oligarchy

• direct democracy

• socialism

• communism

​Athenian Government

• ​The Assembly was open to all citizens

• ​passed laws

• ​paid for jury service; so not only the wealthy could participate

• women could not participate in politics

​Spartan Government

• ​2 kings

• ​5 overseers; ran daily operations

• ​council- like judges

• ​assembly-all Spartan males 30/up could support or veto the council's choice

• ​women could not participate

Multiple Choice

Who were at the top of the Social Structure in Athens?

• Slaves

• Farmers

• Women

• Aristocrats

​Sparta levels

• ​Spartiates- military professionals

• ​Perioeci- freeman

• ​Helots- treated like slaves; always unhappy

• ​Women- few rights; more independent than Athenian women

Multiple Choice

Athens had a strong...

• Air Force

• Coast Guard

• Army

• Navy

​Sparta Military

• ​they had a strong army; best and most feared fighters on land.

​Lifestyle of Athenians

• ​participate in government

• ​felt superior

• ​no time for sorrow

• ​"everyone wants our products, so we must be the best"

​Lifestyle of Spartans

• ​Could not own gold/silver

• ​children taught to respect elders, women, and warriors

• ​"Either come back with your shield, or on it".

• ​return victorious or die fighting

​Athenian Education

• ​boys were taught: reading, writing, math, music, poetry, sports, and philosophy.

• ​military training for 2 years

• ​slaves had a basic education

• ​girls little education; focused on weaving and household chores

• ​some women held high posts in religious life

Multiple Choice

Spartan boys were taken from home at what age?

• 5

• 7

• 6

• 8

​Spartan Service

• ​boys were given only a cloak- no shoes or other clothing

• ​no food so they had to learn to steal

• ​20 they were placed into higher ranks

• ​30 they could marry but still lived in the barracks

• ​a some education

Multiple Choice

Athenian women spent their time at...

• the gym

• home

• Target

• the library

​Spartan Women

• ​educated in reading and writing

• ​participated in sports

• ​strong women= strong babies

• ​18yrs old assigned a husband

• ​could own and control their own property

• ​guard home against invaders if husband was at war

​Athenian Cultural Achievements

1. ​Art

2. ​Literature

3. ​Drama

4. ​Architecture

5. ​Philosophy

6. ​Science

7. ​Medicine

8. ​Government

​Spartan Cultural Achievements

1. ​Military Supremacy

2. ​Simple Lifestyle

3. ​Inspiration behind the "Republic" by Plato

Multiple Choice

Which city-state enjoyed the nicer things in life, like fancy food?

• Troy

• Sparta

• Athens 

• Corinth