Reading Notes 27 27.3 Athenian Government Every citizen could take part in the city’s government Laws had to be approved by the assembly Every citizen was part of the assembly 27.4 Athenian Economy By trading with foreign lands and other city-states A market place in Ancient Greece where goods were bought and sold They developed coins to make trade easier

Reading Notes 27 27.5 Education in Athens At first they were taught at home by their mother or a slave Went to school where they learned reading writing, math, literature, sports, and music Military training Sometimes education was continued with a private tutor 27.6 Women in Athens Not citizens Could not choose their husbands Could not own much property Managed the household Did not go out alone

Reading Notes 27 27.6 Slaves in Athens Had been born a slave, or captured in war Performed a variety of jobs, some highly skilled Sometimes worked in the silver mines

Reading Notes 27 27.7 Spartan Government Real power was in the hands of only a few people, the Council of Elders A Council of Elders made most of the decisions, 2 Kings, 28 men The Assembly had little power, could only vote yes or no on decisions made by Council of Elders, male citizens The Assembly did not debate issues 27.8 Spartan Economy They farmed They conquered other people Slaves and non citizens made what they needed Some trade with other city states

Reading Notes 27 27.9 Education in Sparta Boys and girls were trained to fight from an early age Taught to read and write, not considered important They were taught to suffer pain without complaining Wrestling, boxing, footracing, gymnastics 27.10 Women in Sparta Could own and control property Same simple life as the men Plain clothing, no jewelry, no cosmetics Expected to be strong healthy and ready to fight Treated well Could speak freely Right to remarry if husband killed More slaves than Spartan citizens Had some rights Could marry and pass name on to children Could buy their freedom