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ANCIENT
GREECEATHENS VS. SPARTA
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GeographyLocated in Southeastern Greece
Good harbors for trade
Poor, rocky soil bad for farming
ATHENS
PopulationFree male Athenians were citizensForeigners, women, and slaves had no political rights
EducationStudents were taught to be well rounded (have sound mind and body)
Studied many subjects - music, history, and literature
Role of WomenWomen were considered inferiorHad no political or legal rightsReceived no education – stayed at
home
Military StrengthEventually became a major sea power
Values and Daily LifeAthenians loved theatre and artsValued philosophy, science, math, debate
Loved freedom, beauty, and individuality
GovernmentWorld’s first democracy: people have a say in government
10 Generals - led the military for one year terms
Council of 500 - propose laws and were selected by lot
Assembly - all male citizens over age 30, made laws
Geography• Southern Greece
on the Good soil, plenty of farmland (land was Sparta’s strength)
SPARTA
Population• Spartans (former Dorians) made up 10%
of the population• Foreigners – 30%• Helots (Spartan slaves) – 60%
Education• Male students were trained at an early
age to be good soldiers• Went to very harsh military school at
age 7
Role of Women• Women could inherit land and
property• Participated in sports and military
drills
Military Strength• Became a major land power• Led the Peloponnesian League
Values & Lifestyle• Spartans were militaristic and
aggressive• Valued courage and strength• “Spartan” means sternly disciplined