1. Greek City States

2. Geography of Greece=hard to unify
city states: political unit made up of a city and its surrounding lands
Many city-states, most famous: Athens & Sparta
Greek city States

3. Sparta Society based on military Sparta isolated themselves
Boys began military training at age 7
Girls expected to strengthen their bodies in order to birth strong sons
Sparta isolated themselves
Looked down on trade/travel
Forbid citizens to travel
Sparta

4. Athens Developed into a democracy Only male citizens could participate
Women were to maintain the household
Had no say in gov’t
Boys went to school, girls did not
Athens