Athens vs Sparta

​Athens and/vs Sparta

By Daniel Grant

Draw

Draw an image of Athens society based of the quote

“The arts were celebrated in Athens, and great works of art, literature, and

drama became the standard by which such works are judged even today. In

addition, some of history’s greatest thinkers and philosophers walked the

streets of this city-state. Among them were the philosophers Socrates, Plato,

and Aristotle. Various forms of Athenian government eventually evolved into

direct democracy. Athens is remembered as one of the most advanced civilization-

tions of ancient times and the birthplace of democracy.”

Draw

Draw an image of Sparta society based off this quote

“Spartan society isolated itself from other Greeks. Except during wars, the people

were not permitted to travel. Trade was discouraged. Money was made of iron bars to

make economic transactions difficult. Free expression was discouraged and the arts

and philosophy that flourished in nearby city-states did not occur in Sparta. Spartan

society valued strength, duty, and discipline over individual worth and freedom.”

Open Ended

What Type of Government Do We have Today? Any similarities to Ancient Athens or Sparta?