Athens and Sparta

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Athens

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(b) Sparta

• A 7 boys went to school

• At 7 boys began military training

• Women had few rights, took care of the home

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Economy based on farming and conquering

• Economy based on trade

• women taught to fight to protect the home

What is a democracy?

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by the citizens (ruled by the people) through voting.

• A government ruled by one person (a king/queen)

• A government where power is taken by force.

What is an Oligarchy?

• A government ruled by a small group of people

• A government ruled by the citizens (ruled by the people)

• A government ruled by one person (a king/queen)

• A government where everyone and everything is equal

What is a “helot” in Sparta?

• Warrior

• Women

• Slave

• King

What is the "agora" in Athens?

• Temple

• Marketplace

• School

• Palace