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DBQ Essay and Scaffolding Questions Directions: 1. Base your answer ONLY on what is in the document 2. Answer in NO MORE than three sentences. One of the main ways they were similar was in their form of government. Both Athens and Sparta had an Assembly, whose members were elected by the people. Sparta was ruled by two kings, who ruled until they died or were forced out of office. Athens was ruled by archons, who were elected annually. Thus, because both parts of Athens' government had leaders who were elected, Athens is said to have been the birthplace of democracy. Document #1- A. Education Spartan Education The military school in Sparta was designed not to teach reading, but the were to teach fitness, obedience, and courage. Boys were taught survival skills, such as stealing what they needed without getting caught, and, under certain circumstances, to murder helots (slaves). “The entire mode of (education) these boys and youths (received) was directed to hardening their bodies. (pg. 63) Athenian Education “ the ability to read and to write some words – seems to have been common among the citizens of Athens, in order to be a citizen, and to carry out the responsibilities of a judge”, the Athenian citizen needed a basic knowledge of reading and writing in order to be a member of the government. Education provided by the state was not just about learning culture (poetry and literature) it was also about experiencing and being politically active. The Constitutional Antiquities of Sparta and Athens Gilbert ,Gustav Swan Sonnenschein & Co New York: Macmillan & Co 1893 Mass and elite in democratic Athens : rhetoric, ideology, and the power of the people Ober, Josiah. Princeton University Press, 1990. Question: What do these two types of education systems tell us about the societies of Athens and Sparta? ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ Document #2- Ancient Greek Military Technique Called the Phalanx Based on this document describe the military technique called the Phalanx ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Document #3- MAP OF ANCIENT GREEK CITY STATES Map of Athens and Sparta What does this map show us about the location of Athens compared to the location of Sparta? ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Document #4 Athenian Government “It is true that we are called a democracy, for government is in the hands of the many and not of the few. While everyone is treated equally under the law, and those who want to achieve excellence in their studies are preferred for to be hired as government leaders, we see this as a reward for their success.” “The Funeral Oration of Pericles” What does this tell you about Democracy in Ancient Athens? ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Document #5 Spartan Military Government “The Same goes for the Spartans. One-against-one, they are as good as anyone in the world. But when they fight in a body, they are the best of all. For though they are free men they are not entirely free. They accept Law as their master. And they respect this master more than your subjects respect you. Whatever he commands, they do. And his command never changes: it forbids them to flee battle, whatever the number of their foes. He requires them to stand firm-to conquer or die.” -From Herodotus’ Based on this document state 2 characteristics of Sparta’s Military Government. ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Document #6 Athenian Women Ancient philosopher and teacher, Aspasia, was known for her independence as well as her relationship with Pericles leader of democratic Athens. Because of her determination to be treated as an equal she was able to become important to Athenian political life, Aspasia's story is rare among the women of her time… A woman could own a property, such as clothes, jewelry, slaves, however, she wasn’t able to buy anything, or own a land. A guardian controlled all aspects of her life. Athenian citizenship enabled her to marry another citizen, to partake in religious ceremonies, but she still had no voting right or financial independence. -Aspasia 'First Lady of Athens' Describe Aspasia’s role in Ancient Athenian society. ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Describe the role of a woman in Ancient Athenian society. ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Document #7 Spartan Women To the right is a picture of Helen of Sparta, who was a Queen of Ancient Sparta. On account of Sparta’s military organization, the lives that Spartan women led differed from those of their sisters in Athens. For the reason that their husbands, fathers and brothers stayed all the day out, Spartan women had greater freedom than Athenian women had. Different from Athens, Spartan women could inherit land on equal terms as men. There was no law that forbade them owning a property. In fact, they owned more than a third of land in Sparta. Describe the role of a woman in Ancient Spartan society. ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Part III – Document Based EssayHistorical Context: Athens and Sparta offered very different lifestyles to its people yet there were also some similarities. Task: Make sure to include all the necessary essay components: introduction (with Thesis Question), body paragraphs (with Topic Sentences) and a Conclusion. You must refer to two documents in your essay, as well as include outside supporting information. Using the documents and your own knowledge of this subject, write an essay that addresses both of the following tasks: Task #1: Describe 3 parts of Athenian society and why they were important Task #2: Explain which was better Athenian or Spartan society DBQ TIPS: Practice will help you get a better grade So will reading the pages in your notebook that apply to the DBQ topic, this an easy way to get OUTSIDE INFORMATION. Read the directions and try to understand them, if not just ask!!! REMEMBER in any Social Studies Essay do not use personals such as I, I think, In my opinion. Work on the Scaffold questions first, do not take too long because writing the essay takes time. Answer the Scaffold questions in 2-3 sentences. Write an essay with a Introduction, 2 Body Paragraphs, and a Conclusion o o o Your essay must include A thesis statement in the introduction, and restate the thesis in the conclusion. Thesis statement a brief sentence presenting the main point of a convincing essay, in the introductory paragraph and conclusion for a DBQ o Topic Sentence for each body paragraph Choose a topic from one of the scaffold questions and write a paragraph focused on that topic Do the same for the next body paragraph using another document Include outside information in each paragraph (H.W., readings, board notes), or general knowledge about the subject o Conclusion, restate the thesis, and convince the reader once again about the importance of the topics you chose in your body paragraph If you have time re-read Relax when your done.