The document compares the city-states of Sparta and Athens. Sparta valued strength, simplicity and isolationism, with a government led by kings and elders. Athens encouraged trade, art and debate, with a democratic government and navy. Spartan education focused on military training for boys and domestic skills for girls. Athenian education included academics for both sexes. Spartan women had more freedoms than Athenian women. Both cities used helot slaves conquered from other lands.

7. Comparing Stations Sparta VS. Athens

10. The Parthenon Temple to Athena

14. Life in Athens & Our Blooming Artists

15. Life in Sparta & Our Blooming Artists

18. Government Oligarchy Council of Elders 2 kings & 28 others Assembly – Cannot debate only say yes or no to a law and picks the Elders by shouting out their names Democracy Everyone takes part Council 500 men over the age of 30 Deal with day to day issues Assembly debates issues Only free men Women don’t vote Assembly lots of men that propose laws Sparta VS. Athens

19. Economy Depends on farming To get more land they take over their neighbors Slaves (Helots) and noncitizens produce any goods needed No trade b/c of Xenophobia No coins- iron bars = keep from trading Depended on trade Land not good for farming so they rely on the sea and their good harbor Trade with places such as Egypt and Italy Olive oil, honey, pottery, etc. Agora = Marketplace Slaves were bought and sold here too Coins were made out of precious metals and had symbols on them Sparta VS. Athens

20. Education Philosophy – Protect the City Both girls & boys were taught how to fight Unhealthy babies are left to die on a hill Boys: At 7 they go to camp and learn how to steal, fight, and be tough At 20 took a test to see if they were good warriors They live in barracks until 30 years old Philosophy – Be a good citizen Book learning and physical education Until 6 they are taught at home Until 14 they go to school – reading, writing, math, literature, sports, singing, and playing instruments 18 years old they start their military training Girls – learned how to read, write, cook, clean, make clothing, songs, and dances Some rich women had a better education Sparta VS. Athens

21. Women & Slaves Women: Wore plain clothing with little decoration- no jewelry Expected to fight if needed Free to speak to men Own land & Control Property Divorce their husbands Slaves /Helots: People that were conquered by the Spartans More helots than citizens Spartan gov. legally kill them They could marry and even buy their freedom Women: Cannot own property or vote Could not choose their husbands and there is no divorce Not go outside unescorted/ talk to men Manage the house and children Slaves/Helots: Captured in war & some born into it Variety of jobs, some bad (mines) but some were teachers and doctors Have Slaves Sparta VS. Athens