09/20/16 (Turn in your extra credit) QOD What did Athens do to promote trade? (ie make it easier) Athens used metal coins to promote trade. I can describe the Athenian and Spartan education system.
09/20/16 Agenda I can and QOD Vocab Flashcards Read and take notes 27.5 and 27.9 “This is Sparta” video Crash Course: Greece
New Words **Barracks - buildings that house soldiers ** Economy - a system of managing the wealth and resources of a community or region ** Flourish - to grow or develop in a healthy, prosperous way ** Helots - conquered people who become slaves ** Peloponnesus - a peninsula forming the southern part of the mainland of Greece
27.5 – Athenian Education How did Athenians educate their children? Boys were taught at home until age 7, then from 7-14 they learned reading, writing, arithmetic, literature, sports and music. Military training at age 18; afterward, some wealthy young men studied with private teachers Girls did not learn to read or write; learned by helping their mothers with chores. Learned ancient secret songs/dances for festivals; married by age 15.
27.9 – Spartan Education How did Spartans educate their children? Boys and girls received military training from age 7; boys lived and trained in barracks; valued discipline and strength Boys taught to be brave soldiers by learning to suffer pain without complaining; taught to steal but not get caught At 20, Spartan men given a test of fitness, military ability and leadership. Passing meant becoming soldiers/citizens
This is Sparta: Fierce warriors of the ancient world - Craig Zimmer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7V1a1I5BL0