1. A Tale Of Two Cities: Sparta And Athens The Spartan Way Of Life Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece

2. A Tale Of Two Cities: The Spartan Way Of Life Sparta’s way of expanding it’s territory involved invading and conquering neighbors 600 B.C. Those conquered became slaves (helots) and did all the work in Sparta Helots owned by Sparta and also expected to fight for Sparta Slaves were brutally repressed and spied on to prevent rebellion

3. A Tale Of Two Cities: The Spartan Way Of Life Spartan male babies examined for fitness Age 7 boy taken from home to serve in military Exposed to brutal experiences and constantly beaten to toughen them up Fed very little and encouraged to steal At 18 military training begins and education focused on music and dancing

4. A Tale Of Two Cities: The Spartan Way Of Life Not allowed to marry till 30 year of age To visit wife Spartans had to sneak out of military barracks Spartan warriors expected to still eat in barracks regardless if married

5. A Tale Of Two Cities: The Spartan Way Of Life Spartan women had most freedom of any Ran households and responsible for economics Went to Olympics and mocked losers “Come back with your shield or come home on it”

6. A Tale Of Two Cities: The Spartan Way Of Life Spartan government was an oligarchy (only two in charge of Sparta) Constitution dictated the Spartan military way of life All free male Spartans voted on legislative issues Sparta controlled the Peloponnesian League, an alliance of Greek polis on Greek peloponnesus island

7. A Tale Of Two Cities: Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece 650 B.C. return to past glory by recovering lost lands Solon 594 B.C. introduced wider political participation and reformed laws Clesisthenes 508 B.C. introduced more democratic participation and broke power hold of aristocracy

8. A Tale Of Two Cities: Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece Athenians were the polis Citizens were involved in judicial process, legislative process and held political offices (executive branch) Fundamental principle was that all citizens serve in political offices and voice concerns in government (democracy) This reinforced citizens loyalty to their polis (Athens)

9. A Tale Of Two Cities: Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece Educated in the arts, sciences more than and in warfare Taught by mother till 7 years old Ages of 7-18 attend neighborhood school with friends Taught Homer’s works, reading, math, science, and public speaking Education focused on teaching cooperation and respect among students

10. A Tale Of Two Cities: Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece At 18 enrolled into military service for two years Times of war 20-60 years called up for service Emphasis was placed on their navy which was considered best of all Greek polis

11. A Tale Of Two Cities: Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece Women’s duty was the home and to have children Ventured out for weddings, funerals, and to visit family Daughters left home until married Marriages were arranged for daughters and sons Could not attend Olympics because of people’s behavior and nudity