2/16/11 BR – Can you compare and contrast a cat and a dog? How are they the same? How are they different Today: Compare and Contrast
Mission: In a well organized essay, discuss the development of Early Greek History (c BCE – c. 500 BCE). - Due Wednesday, February Points Please hand in your completed essay.
Sparta vs. Athens We will begin assembling details about two of the major city states in ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta. Pick up a book and go to chapter 12. As you read today gather as many details about the culture of each of these cities/ We will begin assembling details about two of the major city states in ancient Greece, Athens and Sparta. Pick up a book and go to chapter 12. As you read today gather as many details about the culture of each of these cities/
Sparta “Come home with this shield or laying upon it.”
Athens
Two Greek City States Sparta Information Athens Information
Sparta - Military state in the south of Greece - Strong, well trained soldiers were feared throughout Greece. - Boys joined the army at the age of 7-Woman stayed home, ran the farms, while the men trained for the army - Council of Elders who suggested the laws for all the people to follow, voted on by all Spartan citizens - Two kings in charge of military - Enslaved Helots did most common labor - Military state in the south of Greece - Strong, well trained soldiers were feared throughout Greece. - Boys joined the army at the age of 7-Woman stayed home, ran the farms, while the men trained for the army - Council of Elders who suggested the laws for all the people to follow, voted on by all Spartan citizens - Two kings in charge of military - Enslaved Helots did most common labor
Athens -Direct Democracy- rule by the people, not through representatives -Athens focused on arts and learning -Acropolis- means “high city” -Parthenon- Temple dedicated to Athena -Myths- traditional stories about Gods -Direct Democracy- rule by the people, not through representatives -Athens focused on arts and learning -Acropolis- means “high city” -Parthenon- Temple dedicated to Athena -Myths- traditional stories about Gods
Acropolis
Parthenon
Peloponnesian War Athens abused power in Delian League War between Athens and Sparta Stalemate- sign truce BC Athens attacks Syracuse- Sparta wins war Athens abused power in Delian League War between Athens and Sparta Stalemate- sign truce BC Athens attacks Syracuse- Sparta wins war