Government
System of government in Athens and Sparta
Democracy - Athens
Sparta - Oligarchy
Athenian and Spartan Economies were based on
Trade - Athens
Agriculture - Sparta
Main purposes of education for both city-states
Athens - producing good citizens for democracy
Sparta - strong men and women for the city-state (military)
The greatest influence for women was where
In the home
Define Peloponnesus
a peninsula forming the southern part of the mainland of Greece
Who had the most political power in Sparta, the Council or the Assembly?
Council - Stopped any laws passed by assembly
What did Athens do for grain when they did not have enough?
Traded with other peoples (such as Egypt) to make up the difference
Most important goal of education in Sparta
Athenian women did not have the rights to (2)
Own property, vote in their government
Why did Athenian boys have to memorize everything?
There were not enough books
Council in Athens
Name, Age of members, Their responsibility
Council of 500
30 years or older
ran daily business of gov't and suggested new laws
What did Sparta do when they did not have enough food for their people?
Invaded people nearby, took food from them and enslaved their population
Describe Athenian education for boys
- Ages, what was taught, extracurriculars
School until 14, Reading/Writing/Arithmetic/Literature, Sports like Wrestling and gymnastics
Jobs reserved for slaves in Athens (6)
Education for children, artisans, on farms, factory workers, clerks, silver mines
Athenian and Spartan geographical features that affected their economy
Athens - near Aegean Sea to help trade
Sparta - surrounded by mountains and on a plain
Athenian Assembly
- They met how often, how many required for a meeting, their responsibilities
10 Days, 6,000, debated and voted on laws
Where did Athenians conduct business? What items could you find there? (6)
Agora - Greek marketplace
pottery, furniture, oil lamps, sandals/shoes, jewelry, people
Describe the test the Sparta would give men at age 20 and what would happen if you passed
Test of fitness, military ability, leadership skills.
Passing meant citizenship and admission into the military
Sparta was afraid that the slaves (or ___________) would _____________, they would declare war on them
helots
revolt
Why were boys in Athens educated differently from girls?
Only boys could grow up to be citizens.
Spartan Council
- Name, How many people, requirements to membership (2), responsibilities
Council of Elders, 2 kings + 28 other men, 60 y/o+ and from noble family, suggested new laws to be voted on and veto
Why did Sparta use heavy iron bars for currency? (2)
different currency discouraged trade (Why?) and theft
Women were not taught how to _______________ but boys were
Read or write (mostly)
Spartan women had the freedom to (3)
Express political opinions, own property, marry again within reason (why?)
What task was performed by both women and some enslaved people in Athens?
working as teachers