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A Tale Of Two Cities: Sparta And Athens

A Tale Of Two Cities: Sparta And Athens. The Spartan Way Of Life Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece. A Tale Of Two Cities: The Spartan Way Of Life. Sparta’s way of expanding it’s territory involved invading and conquering neighbors 600 B.C.

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A Tale Of Two Cities: Sparta And Athens

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  1. A Tale Of Two Cities: Sparta And Athens The Spartan Way Of Life Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece

  2. A Tale Of Two Cities: The Spartan Way Of Life • Sparta’s way of expanding it’s territory involved invading and conquering neighbors 600 B.C. • Those conquered became slaves (helots) and did all the work in Sparta • Helots owned by Sparta and also expected to fight for Sparta • Slaves were brutally repressed and spied on to prevent rebellion

  3. A Tale Of Two Cities: The Spartan Way Of Life • Spartan male babies examined for fitness • Age 7 boy taken from home to serve in military • Exposed to brutal experiences and constantly beaten to toughen them up • Fed very little and encouraged to steal • At 18 military training begins and education focused on music and dancing

  4. A Tale Of Two Cities: The Spartan Way Of Life • Not allowed to marry till 30 year of age • To visit wife Spartans had to sneak out of military barracks • Spartan warriors expected to still eat in barracks regardless if married

  5. A Tale Of Two Cities: The Spartan Way Of Life • Spartan women had most freedom of any • Ran households and responsible for economics • Went to Olympics and mocked losers • “Come back with your shield or come home on it”

  6. A Tale Of Two Cities: The Spartan Way Of Life • Spartan government was an oligarchy (only two in charge of Sparta) • Constitution dictated the Spartan military way of life • All free male Spartans voted on legislative issues • Sparta controlled the Peloponnesian League, an alliance of Greek polis on Greek peloponnesus island

  7. A Tale Of Two Cities: Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece • 650 B.C. return to past glory by recovering lost lands • Solon 594 B.C. introduced wider political participation and reformed laws • Clesisthenes 508 B.C. introduced more democratic participation and broke power hold of aristocracy

  8. A Tale Of Two Cities: Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece • Athenians were the polis • Citizens were involved in judicial process, legislative process and held political offices (executive branch) • Fundamental principle was that all citizens serve in political offices and voice concerns in government (democracy) • This reinforced citizens loyalty to their polis (Athens)

  9. A Tale Of Two Cities: Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece • Educated in the arts, sciences more than and in warfare • Taught by mother till 7 years old • Ages of 7-18 attend neighborhood school with friends • Taught Homer’s works, reading, math, science, and public speaking • Education focused on teaching cooperation and respect among students

  10. A Tale Of Two Cities: Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece • At 18 enrolled into military service for two years • Times of war 20-60 years called up for service • Emphasis was placed on their navy which was considered best of all Greek polis

  11. A Tale Of Two Cities: Athens The Shinning Star Of Greece • Women’s duty was the home and to have children • Ventured out for weddings, funerals, and to visit family • Daughters left home until married • Marriages were arranged for daughters and sons • Could not attend Olympics because of people’s behavior and nudity

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