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Strong Sparta and Academic Athens: Lesson 3
Page Number 126-130
Guiding Questions:
1. What is the main
Idea of the “Sparta” section?
 The Spartans focused on military skills to control the
People they conquered.
2. What type of government
Did the Spartans have?
Describe.
3. What was life like for
Spartan boys?
 They had an oligarchy.
 An oligarchy is a type of government where few people
Hold power.
 Boys left home at the age of 7 to begin their training for
war They didn’t return home until they were 30.
War.
4. What was life like for
Spartan girls?
5. What is the main idea
4. the “Athens” section?
Of
6. What type of government
Did the Athenians have?
Describe. Who is credited
For inventing it?
7. What was life like for
Athenian boys?
8. What was life like for
Athenian girls?
 Spartan girls were trained in sports.
 They were expected to stay fit in order to have healthy
Children.
 Unlike the Spartans, Athenians were more interested in
Building a democracy rather than a military.
 They had a democracy.
 A democracy is when all citizens share in running the
governme
Government.
 Cleisthenes
 They went to school to learn reading, writing, and math.
 They became citizens at 18.
 Athenian girls stayed home.
 They learned to weave, spin, and other household duties.
Reflect!
Why do you think the Spartans stressed military training, while the Athenians academics? Support your
reflection with EVIDENCE and explain your thinking. You may respond in bullet or essay form.
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