Sparta vs. Athens: Contrast and CompareWord Sort Activity

Oligarchy Part of Balkan Peninsula Children trained in barracks

Fell behind in trade / Sci./ Arts Survival skills stressed City-state government

Forward-thinking society Taught to read and write Expected to ‘Win or die trying’Supervised travel abroad Taught the art of public-speaking Council of 400 wealthy male

citizens made the lawsAppreciated the Arts Made tough thru neglect Given inadequate food / supplies

Spoke the Greek language Strong Navy Women encouraged to be competitive

Worshipped Mythical gods / goddesses

Male children sent to Primary School at age 7

Taught to be well-rounded / productive citizens

Demanded public service of citizens

Strong Military Women taught to spin thread / weave cloth

Draw a chart on your answer sheet and label it. Cut along the dotted lines and paste the words into the appropriate columns on your answer sheet. WORK INDEPENDENTLY!!

Sparta vs. Athens

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