1. 1 Spartan Oligarchy vs. Athenian Democracy A detailed look at the governments that developed in each city-state

2. 2Sparta

3. 3 Oligarchy is a form of government in which all power is vested in a few persons or in a dominant class or clique; government by the few. www.dictionary.com

4. 4Sparta 8 th century, Spartans are starving 8 th century, Spartans are starving Take over neighbor Messenia’s fertile lands Take over neighbor Messenia’s fertile lands 640 BC Messenia revolts, Spartans almost destroyed, but still retain control of land 640 BC Messenia revolts, Spartans almost destroyed, but still retain control of land 650 BC Lycurgus takes power 650 BC Lycurgus takes power Converts Sparta into a Military State with Oligarchy Converts Sparta into a Military State with Oligarchy Spartan way of life drastically changed Spartan way of life drastically changed Spartans become a people dedicated solely to warfare Spartans become a people dedicated solely to warfare http://www.wsu.edu/~dee/GREECE/SPARTA.HTM

5. 5 Social Structure of Sparta 1. Spartiates: Spartan Men, warriors, full citizenship, full rights Spartan Men, warriors, full citizenship, full rights 2. Peroci Foreigners brought in for their crafts and what they provide to community, partial citizenship and rights Foreigners brought in for their crafts and what they provide to community, partial citizenship and rights Eg. Blacksmiths, Carpenters Eg. Blacksmiths, Carpenters 3. Helots Slaves, no freedom, no rights Slaves, no freedom, no rights

6. 6 Spartan Government 1. Kings Duties: Religious, Judicial (limited), Military Duties: Religious, Judicial (limited), Military 2. Ephors (Five Overseers) Elected, one year term, day to day, civil and criminal cases, most powerful branch Elected, one year term, day to day, civil and criminal cases, most powerful branch 3. Gerousia (Council/Senate) 28 men over the age of 60 (plus 2 kings), duty was to provide wisdom and suggest laws to be voted on 28 men over the age of 60 (plus 2 kings), duty was to provide wisdom and suggest laws to be voted on 4. Apella (Assembly) All Spartan Citizens (Spartiates) over 30, only purpose was to vote on suggested laws (could not suggest laws) All Spartan Citizens (Spartiates) over 30, only purpose was to vote on suggested laws (could not suggest laws) http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/educational/lesson1.html#resources