Ancient Greece: Athens and Sparta Preview, Graphic Notes, and Process This may be used with History Alive Chapter 27, or Human Heritage Chapter 10

Preview Read the descriptions of the two types of classrooms on your sheet. Decide which type you prefer. Write at least 3-4 sentences explain why you prefer that type of class.

Reading Task & Activity STMS Webpage Odyssey – Burton Greece History Alive: City-States of Athens and Sparta – Read the chapter, take notes on graphic organizer

Athenian Government Citizen- males 18 and over born in Athens Council of 500- Names chosen from all men 30 and over Suggested new laws Assembly- 6000 citizens needed all had right to speak Proposed laws voted on Met on hill every 10 days

Athenian Economy Trade- with other city-states and foreign lands Agora- huge market where Athenians bought and sold goods and slaves Developed Coin- Used to make trade easier Athena’s image on one side

Education in Athens 6 yrs- taught at home by mom or slaves 7-14 yrs went to school Reading, math, writing, literature and music Wrestling and gymnastics to strengthen muscles 18yrs military training

Women and Slaves in Athens Neither were citizens Women Greatest influence in the home and raising children Couldn’t own or inherit property Priestess- female priest Slaves- Helped teach children in the home Jobs included: Craftsmen, worked on farms, factories and were clerks. Worst job- silver mines long days and were whipped

Spartan Government Power was in the hands of a few people Council of Elders 2 kings- inherited position shared powers 28 other men who were elected by the assembly 60 yrs of age from a noble family Prepared laws and have final say as to what is a law Assembly Male citizens Little power Vote yes or no on laws suggested by the Council of Elders

Spartan Economy Farmed and conquered lands Helot- is a conquered neighbor who was required to give most of what they grew to Sparta Little trading for fear of having their government weakened Used slaves and non citizens to produce needed goods ex. Shoes, knives, cloaks and spears Iron rods- used as a form of money

Education in Sparta Education=good citizen is someone who has discipline and strength. 7yrs ALL children trained to fight Girls-wrestled, boxed, gymnastics 7-30 yrs. Boys lived and trained in barracks Not fed well, taught to steal without getting caught Goal to be a brave solider and endure pain 20 yrs- take a test of fitness, military ability and leadership skill 30 yrs- now able to live at home and military service will continue.

Women and Slaves in Sparta Look after and guard husband’s property Own and control own property Marry another husband if 1st was at war too long Helots Treated harshly to discourage revolts Wars declared on them to eliminate the strongest ones Marry whomever and whenever Pass their names onto their children Sell extra crops once master claimed his share Buy freedom

Process Athens vs. Sparta Venn Diagram