1. Athens vs. Sparta Write down the following notes about the city states of Athens and Sparta. Do not use complete sentences. Write in bulleted short phrases.

2. Type of Government Democracy: rule by the people 500 citizens (males over age 18 born in Athens) form an assembly or council to make decisions Oligarchy: rule by the few 2 Kings head council of 28 elders 5 ephors chosen to collect taxes and enforce laws Controlled by the military Athens Sparta

3. Way of Life Trading and Farming Study of Arts and Architecture Study of Philosophy: ways of thinking about life Strictly a military state Little emphasis on other areas of life Athens Sparta

4. The “Perfect” Citizen Trained in arts and sciences Well rounded and prepared for life outside the military Disciplined, highly fit, and highly skilled in war Simple- clothes and weapons Athens Sparta

5. Role of Citizens Men take part in political life, debate issues, make decisions. Defend their city-state at all costs. Not concerned with politics or other areas of learning. Athens Sparta

6. Role of Women Few personal rights Run the household and manage family finances Could not participate in government Raise future soldiers Able to own land Run the city-state while men are preparing for battle Athens Sparta

7. Boy’s Life Began school at age 6 to learn arts and sciences. Learn how to participate in government Boys examined at birth: only healthy one allowed to live. Began military training at age 7, until age 20. Little emphasis on learning or other skills Athens Sparta

8. Girl’s Life Stayed at home to learn skills Mothers taught them spinning, weaving, and other household duties. Only wealthy girls were taught to read and write Encouraged to do sports, especially running, wresting, and throwing the javelin Kept fit to become healthy mothers Athens Sparta

9. Similarities They were both Greek They both spoke Greek They both worshipped the same gods and goddesses

10. Greeks Clash With Greeks Peloponnesian War Started in 431 B.C. Lasts until 404 B.C. Sparta vs. Athens Sparta: Great Land Power Athens: Great Navy/Sea Power

11. Peloponnesian War War rages on for over 25 years. Sparta wins with the help of the Persians End Result: Destroys all of Greece Macedonia emerges as the new super power, led by Alexander the Great.

12. What city-state of Ancient Greece would you prefer to be a part of? Tell me why…..