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Sparta & Athens Review

Sparta & Athens Review

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6th - 8th Grade

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9 Slides • 8 Questions

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Sparta & Athens

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

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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.

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-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

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Labelling

Match up the Spartan social classes.

Drag labels to their correct position on the image
Helots
Citizens
Free Non-Citizens

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-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

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Multiple Choice

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

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Mathematics

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Discipline

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Reading

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Military Skill

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  • ​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

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Open Ended

List a role or right of women in Sparta.

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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.

Women: Roles in Sparta

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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

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Athens: Government

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

Limited: Only freemen could vote.

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Multiple Choice

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

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Free citizens

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Women

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Enslaved people

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Non Citizens (free people)

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-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

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Open Ended

List one subject or area of study for Athenian boys.

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  • 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.

Athens: Education

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-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

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Poll

Which city state do you feel is the most successful?

Sparta

Athens

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Sparta & Athens

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