1. Reading Notes 27 27.3 Athenian Government
Every citizen could take part in the city’s government
Laws had to be approved by the assembly
Every citizen was part of the assembly
27.4 Athenian Economy
By trading with foreign lands and other city-states
A market place in Ancient Greece where goods were bought and sold
They developed coins to make trade easier

2. Reading Notes 27 27.5 Education in Athens
At first they were taught at home by their mother or a slave
Went to school where they learned reading writing, math, literature, sports, and music
Military training
Sometimes education was continued with a private tutor
27.6
Women in Athens
Not citizens
Could not choose their husbands
Could not own much property
Managed the household
Did not go out alone

3. Reading Notes 27 27.6 Slaves in Athens
Had been born a slave, or captured in war
Performed a variety of jobs, some highly skilled
Sometimes worked in the silver mines

4. Reading Notes 27 27.7 Spartan Government
Real power was in the hands of only a few people, the Council of Elders
A Council of Elders made most of the decisions, 2 Kings, 28 men
The Assembly had little power, could only vote yes or no on decisions made by Council of Elders, male citizens
The Assembly did not debate issues
27.8 Spartan Economy
They farmed
They conquered other people
Slaves and non citizens made what they needed
Some trade with other city states

5. Reading Notes 27 27.9 Education in Sparta
Boys and girls were trained to fight from an early age
Taught to read and write, not considered important
They were taught to suffer pain without complaining
Wrestling, boxing, footracing, gymnastics
27.10 Women in Sparta
Could own and control property
Same simple life as the men
Plain clothing, no jewelry, no cosmetics
Expected to be strong healthy and ready to fight
Treated well
Could speak freely
Right to remarry if husband killed
More slaves than Spartan citizens
Had some rights
Could marry and pass name on to children
Could buy their freedom