Athens vs Sparta

Daily Life in Athens Watch this video and answer the following questions The video is describing Athens during a very intense conflict. What conflict is being described in the video The Persian War The Hundred Years War The Peloponnesian War The Greek Civil War The Athenians had to retreat inside of their city walls. How were the Athenians able to get supplies and food? Their army captured fertile farmland Their strong navy was able to bring supplies into the city The Athenians invented new farming methods to grow more food. Who makes the decision to execute the people of Mytilene The citizens of Athens The King of Athens The Athenian army The Athenian priests What did boys learn in the city of Athens? What did girls learn? Boys Reading and Writing Girls Domestic Skills Daily Life in Sparta Watch the video and answer the following questions What happened in Sparta to babies that were considered weak They were banished to another city state They were orphaned The were protected by the elders They were left on a mountain to die When Spartan boys turned 7 they were sent to the Agoge. What is the Agoge? A school where boys learned to be great speakers A military academy that prepared the boys to be soldiers A naval academy that prepared the boys to be sailors A factory where children were sent to work for Sparta True or False: Spartan girls stay at home and learn domestic skills instead of going to school True False Getting a gravestone was difficult in Sparta. The only was you could receive a gravestone were....? Dying in battle Dying after age 50 Dying in childbirth Dying wealthy Sort the ideas based on whether they describe Athens or Sparta Athens Democratic - People get to vote Female children were seen as a liability because of dowries (money you pay for marriage) Only male children are taught to read Strong Navy Sparta Strength and Allegiance are the most important qualities Did not need walls because of their strong army Dancing is taught in school order to teach coordination Men and women are seen as equals Which city, Athens or Sparta, would you rather live in? Give at least two reasons why in your answer. Type in complete sentences