Sparta vs. Athens Government
Do Now (U3D5) November 4, 2013 Read “Government in Sparta” (7 minutes) Complete the chart on the back HW: Complete the Sparta/Athens Govt. Venn Diagram and write your one paragraph response to the prompt that is on the bottom of your Venn Diagram sheet DUE: Wednesday
(2 min) Discuss with your partner: Who had the most power in Spartan government? Why? Why was Sparta not a democracy even though members of the Assembly vote on issues?
Time (12 minutes) Pivotal Question: How did early government in Athens differ from government in Sparta? Please read the secondary source, “Athens: Birthplace of Democracy” Complete the chart and one question
Solon vs. Cleisthenes Solon Cleisthenes
Answer the following question with your partner: How did Cleisthenes differ from Solon?
Complete the Venn Diagram with your partner Remember your homework tonight
Summary Question Please answer on one of your index cards! How did Spartan government differ from early Athenian government?