Ancient Greece:
Lifestyles/Values cultures
Sparta Military state Males spent childhood learning military discipline Enrolled in regular military service at the age of 20 Remained in the army until age 60
Sparta Government Oligarchy Ruled by 2 kings with 5 ephors elected annually Had assembly – 2 kings + 28 citizens over the age of 60 (elders) Males allowed to vote at the age of 30
Athens Life = creative wonderland Males – high value on education; could pursue any of several kinds of arts or sciences Could serve in the army or navy Girls were restricted to other pursuits, not war or business or education.
Athens Government Birthplace of democracy Athens – ruled by archons; elected annually Assembly – All male citizens over 20 years of age enjoyed full and final power.
Athens: Gov’t (cont’d.) Council of Five Hundred – citizens over 30 years of age; chosen by lot, fifty from each tribe; proposed laws to the Assembly. Court: chosen by lot from the citizens; no judge; juries were very large; each juror voted by secret ballot. Archons: nine citizens who at one time were all-powerful, but after reforms the Council of Five Hundred took over most of their powers