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Bellringer: 11/17 and 11/18 Pick up the papers by the door.
Update your ToC: Page 51: Greek Geo/Origins Quiz Page 52: GRAPES Notes: Athens and Sparta Page 53: Athens v. Sparta Document Packet Page 54: Essay Outline Packet – Athens v. Sparta Write down your HW: Read pages (stop at “Great Peloponnesian War” section) in your DUIKER textbook Finish your essay outline
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Agenda Bellringer Athens vs. Sparta Review of GRAPES
Document Analysis – Athens v. Sparta Essay Outline Practice – Athens v. Sparta
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Athens vs. Sparta
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G E O G R A P H Y
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Geography in Athens City-state in Eastern Greece
Port city on the Peninsula of Attica Mediterranean climate Mild climate, lots of sun, some rain Better for farming
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Geography in Sparta City-state on Peloponnesus peninsula
Landlocked, harsh climate Region of Laconia, based on large plain and protected by mountains Fairly temperate but very dry climate Less good for farming
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RELIGION
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Religion and Values in Athens
Mythology – Athena is patron goddess Main values: family, loyalty, modesty, respect for the gods Political participation Focus on: Political action, art, literature, education (free thinking)
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Religion and Values in Sparta
Mythology – Ares is patron god Main values: Loyalty to the state/military, duty, discipline Focused on: War (or childbirth), Strength
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ACHIEVEMENTS
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Achievements/Advancements in Athens
Known as birthplace of Democracy Prosperity Buildings and Architecture (Parthenon) Philosophers (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle) Powerful navy
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Achievements/Advancements in Sparta
Main focus: War Land reform aimed at equalizing wealth among its citizens Conquered Messenia Made people into slaves, had to give ½ their crop yield to Sparta Public Education Strong army Weapons
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POLITICAL
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Political/Government in Athens
Democracy: rule by the people Free adult males participated Land and political reforms Solon and Cleisthenes Eliminated debt slavery
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Political/Government in Sparta
Oligarchy: a government ruled by a few powerful people Officials are elected to power but only by a few people Two kings rule the military
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ECONOMIC
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Economy in Athens Dependent on trade AND agriculture
Better climate = some arable land = can farm On a port = can trade by sea
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Economy in Sparta Dependent on JUST agriculture (very little trade)
Dependent on labor of helots Landlocked = can’t trade by sea – why would this impact Sparta’s ability to trade?
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SOCIAL
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Social in Athens Military service = optional, not mandatory
Women = “out of sight, out of mind” Citizenship is strict
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Social in Sparta Different Classes: Citizens, non-citizen freemen, helots Helots = Conquered by Spartans, made slaves Women’s rights are greater (right to inherit and right to public education) Rigid social structure Mandatory military service
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Athens vs. Sparta
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Document Analysis: Today, we are going to work on document analysis dealing with comparing/contrasting Athens and Sparta. Using the packet you picked up, you will read through the documents and answer the questions that go along with them. This you will be doing individually. After minutes, we will move onto the actual essay practice, which you can do in groups of 2.
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