1. WHI: SOL 5c
Sparta

2. Life in Athens Men participated in government and politics
Women had no role in government, but had a very public role in religion
Women ran the households
Weaving, spinning, caring for children, preparing food
Women could not go out in public unescorted

3. Education Girls received little or no education
Boys learned to read and write, studied poetry, music, practiced public speaking
Boys received military training and participated in athletic competition but were encouraged to explore many areas of knowledge
**Athenians placed emphasis on a well-educated man in government

4. Sparta Oligarchy (rule by a small group) Rigid social structure
Two kings and a council of elders
An assembly made up of all citizens approved all major decisions
Rigid social structure
Militaristic and aggressive society

5. Education
Babies were evaluated at birth, those too small or weak were left to die
Boys were taken from their families at age 7 and moved into barracks
They ate coarse food, wore minimal clothing, and no shoes
Trained to fight daily, encouraged to steal food, severe beatings for transgressions
At age 20 a man could marry but he had to continue living in the barracks for another 10 years and eat there for another 40 years

6. Women Women were expected to be the mothers of strong Spartan soldiers
Girls and women were required to exercise and strengthen their bodies
Women could inherit property
While men were at war, women often ran households and businesses

7. Spartan Military
Developed the phalanx- a tactical formation of heavily armed foot soldiers
Sparta was isolated from other city-states
Travel was forbidden to their citizens
Spartans looked down on wealth and trade, had no use for the arts or new ideas

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