Ancient Greece

Social Studies: Ancient Greece/ Ancient Greeks

Poseidon

According to the people he was a very greedy god, and always had a bad-temper. Poseidon was the god of the sea, storms, earthquakes, and horses. In Greek city- states religion was very important. They had lots of gods, and built temples about them.

Multiple Choice

What was Poseidon the god of?

• god of the sun

• God of earthquakes, storms, horses, and the sea

• god of the brave

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What characteristic made a Poseidon a good god for earthquakes, and storms

• He was such a kind soul

• He was a serene individual

• He was a fun guy

• Often in angry or in a mood

​ Athens
Athenian people were way more calm than the Spartans. Athenian boys were able to go to school at the age of 7 to study music,debating,writing,reading, and math. Men had a variety of occupations, and were able to vote/debate on how to handle city-states. Athenian woman/girls did not go to school, but they were homeschooled to learn how to take care of a house. Men did not let the women go outside often, that's why they spend most of their days inside.Both genders followed the beliefs of many gods (or goddesses). They both respected Athena god of wisdom,war,and civilization.

Sparta was one of the 2 powerful city-states. Every single male were to be trained to be strong powerful warriors. They were strict on the boys because they needed to be prepared, and strong. At the age of 20 they were required to join the army. The girls were able to go to school, and expected to exercise and be fit so they raise good strong leaders. Women were to marry and have lots of warrior sons.

​Sparta

Sparta and Atthens

Multiple Choice

why didn't Athenian girls go to school?

• they were not allowed to play

• they were sick all the time so they couldn't learn

• they learned at home how to run a household

Multiple Select

what was the role of women/girls in Sparta?

(choose two correct answers)

• to be buff

• to marry and to raise lots of warrior sons

• to cook steak dinners

• to go get an education and exercise to be fit for good warrior sons

Multiple Choice

they were stern on the boys because they needed to be strong leaders, that were prepared for anything

• true

• false

Open Ended

why do you think that Spartans were more violent than the Athenians?

What Greeks Gave us

The Athenians developed the direct democracy, which is when male citizens could state opinions about laws, and vote if there is an issue or disagreement