Social studies ancient Greece Athens/Sparta quiz

They restricted travel out of their area due to suspicion of outsiders

Sparta

They encouraged travel and trade because they were close to the aegean sea

Athens

The birthplace of democracy

Athens

Had a oligarchy( the rule of a few)

Sparta

Their main law making body was a assembly where all citizens met and discussed stuff

Athens

women did not participate in politics

Both!

had a class of slaves/helots who did their work while they spent their time training in the military.

sparta

women had no rights

Athens

women had some rights

sparta

strong NAVY

Athens

Strong ARMY

Sparta

Taught reading, writing, math, music, poetry, philosophy and more in schools or academies.

Athens

boys taken from parents at age 7 to start training for life in the military.  Learned the art of warfare and survival skills.

sparta

Military camp for only two years from age 18-20.

Athens

Age 20, placed in ranks of military and at age 30, could marry but still lived in army housing.

sparta

Education was important to the people of this city-state as they believed their government was dependent on having well-prepared citizens.  Educated citizens would result in a stronger government.

Athens

Girls received little to no education - only taught spinning, weaving and other household duties.

Athens

Girls educated in subjects and could participate in gymnastics and other sports. This was thought to produce strong, healthy babies.

Sparta

Women enjoyed freedoms - could move around, own property and looked over property when husband was away.

Sparta

Women were kept at home and considered property of their husbands

Athens

Simple Lifestyle - no luxuries

sparta

democracy with the rule of the people

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Enjoyed luxuries and foods from all over their empire due to their ability to travel and trade.

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Emphasis on developing culture → art, education, architecture, drama/theater, science, philosophy and more.

athens