1. Athens : Unlike Spartans, Athenians were more interested in building a democracy than building a military force Coach Crews World History

2. It wasn't easy being a Spartan 1.Prove their fitness as infants 2.Children placed in military-style education 3.Hazing and fighting were encouraged among children 4.Men were expected to be lifelong soldiers 5.Youths were beaten and flogged 6.Food was scarce and poor fitness meant ridicule 7.Men couldn't live with their wives until age 30 8.Surrender in battle was the ultimate disgrace

3. Athens Unlike Spartans, Athenians were more interested in building a democracy than building a military force

4. Athens (pages 128-130) Boys in Athens attended school to learn ____, ____, and ____ Athenians girls learned ____ ____from their mothers ____ reformed the Athenian government in 594 B.C. Canceled farmers ____ All ____ ____ were allowed to participate in the assembly A tyrant named ____ seized power ____ years later Cleisthenes created a ____ More power in ____ New ____ created Members chosen by a ____

5. Athens Boys in Athens attended school to learn reading, writing, and math Athenians girls learned household duties from their mothers Solon reformed the Athenian government in 594 B.C. Canceled farmers debts All male citizens allowed to participate in the assembly A tyrant named Peisistratus seized power 30 years later Cleisthenes created a democracy More power in assembly New council created Members chosen by a lottery