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SPARTA VS. ATHENS
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Upper classes had all power and
privileges. Helots (slaves) did all
non-military work.
All citizens were equal. Women
and slaves were excluded from
being citizens.
All education focused on military
strategies and war.
Education focused on physical and
mental skills.
BRANCH OF
GOVERNMENT
SPARTA
ATHENS
Executive
Five ephors, or magistrates with
unlimited power. Two kings elected
by the Assembly
Nine archons, or rulers, with power
limited by the Assembly
Legislature
Council of Elders made up of 28
members over the age of 60. Laws
proposed to the Assembly.
Assembly made up of all citizens
over age 20. They voted on major
policy.
Council of 500 made up of citizens over
the age of 30, chosen by lot. Laws
proposed to the Assembly.
Assembly made up of all male citizens
over age 20. They had full and final
power. OSTRACISM
Judicial
Kings acted as judges
Court chosen by lot. Juries were very
large (201 – 2001), used secret ballots to
reach verdict.
What
was the
Parthenon?
The Parthenon was a white marble temple built in
Athens in honor of Athena. It is considered the
finest example of Greek Architecture.
Where is most
Greek Painting
found today?
Who was
Praxiteles?
How did Greek
art glorify the
human being?
The best
preserved
examples are
found on vases.
Greek vase
painters
illustrated scenes
from everyday
life as well as
mythological
events.
Praxiteles was a
Greek sculptor who
sculpted figures
that were more
lifelike and natural
in form and size
than other
sculptors before
him..
Greek artists placed
great importance on
human qualities and
actions. Their works
often glorified human
beings. Their artists
also showed qualities
like strength,
intelligence, pride,
grace and courage
which were greatly
admired by the Greeks
How did Greek
art show pride
in Greece’s
City-States?
Art was meant for
public enjoyment,
and the
architecture and
public buildings
were meant to be
a monument to the
power and glory of
the polis.
What was the Acropolis? Where was it located?
It was a high hill in the center of Athens. The Parthenon stood there as well as other
important buildings and art works.
Athenian Reform
Solon
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Cancelled Farmer’s Debt
Outlawed Debt Slavery
Enlarged the Council to 400
Assembly of all citizens vote on laws
Citizenship to craftworkers not born
in Athens
6. Encouraged Trade
Pisistratus
1. Banished Nobles
2. Redistributed Noble land
among the poor
3. Encouraged Trade
4. Encouraged the Arts
Cleisthenes
1. Ostracism
2. Increased Council to 500
Pericles
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Greek government – citizens equal before the law, becomes model for Western Democracy
Public Service is an honorable & necessary part of every citizens life.
Citizens are free to live their lives, to come and go as they please, & to speak their minds openly
An awareness of beauty did not make them weak
Public debates were held before the state took action