GovernmentSparta VS. Athens

Oligarchy Council of Elders 2 kings & 28

othersAssembly – Cannot debate only say yes or no to a law and picks the Elders by shouting out their names

Democracy Everyone takes partCouncil 500 men over the age of 30 Deal with day to

day issuesAssembly debates issues

Only free Only free menmenWomen Women don’t don’t votevoteAssembly Assembly lots of lots of men that men that propose propose lawslaws

EconomySparta VS. Athens

Depends on farmingTo get more land they take over their neighborsSlaves (Helots) and noncitizens produce any goods neededNo trade b/c of XenophobiaNo coins- iron bars = keep from trading

Depended on tradeLand not good for farming so they rely on the sea and their good harborTrade with places such as Egypt and ItalyOlive oil, honey, pottery, etc.Agora = MarketplaceSlaves were bought and sold here tooCoins were made out of precious metals and had symbols on them

EducationSparta VS. Athens

Philosophy – Protect the CityBoth girls & boys were taught how to fightUnhealthy babies are left to die on a hillBoys: 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 citizenBook learning and physical educationUntil 6 they are taught at homeUntil 14 they go to school – reading, writing, math, literature, sports, singing, and playing instruments18 years old they start their military trainingGirls – learned how to read, write, cook, clean, make clothing, songs, and dances Some rich women had a better education

Women & SlavesSparta VS. Athens

Women:Wore plain clothing with little decoration- no jewelryExpected to fight if neededFree to speak to menOwn land & Control PropertyDivorce their husbandsSlaves /Helots:People that were conquered by the SpartansMore helots than citizensSpartan gov. legally kill themThey could marry and even buy their freedom

Women:Cannot own property or voteCould not choose their husbands and there is no divorceNot go outside unescorted/ talk to menManage the house and childrenSlaves/Helots: Captured in war & some born into itVariety of jobs, some bad (mines) but some were teachers and doctors

Have Have SlavesSlaves