Athens vs. Sparta *

Compare Athens and Sparta! Explore governments, values, economies, and society in this Ancient Greece worksheet.

Athens vs. Sparta - Government How was the Athenian Government Structured? The Assembly - The Council of 500 - What role do generals play? How was the Spartan Government Structured? Oligarchy - The Assembly - Council of Elders - What role do ephors play? Under which system would you rather live? Give two reasons from the text. Athens vs. Sparta - Values What did the Athenians value in their society? List 3 or 4 things. What did the Spartans value? List 3-4 things. Under which system would you rather live? Give two reasons from the text. Athens vs. Sparta - Economies What is at the heart of the Athenian economy? What types of items did Athens trade for and trade away? What is at the heart of the Spartan economy? What did the Spartans focus on? Why? Under which system would you rather live? Give at least two examples from the text. Athens vs. Sparta - Women and Slaves How did Athens treat women and slaves. 2 points (1 point = women, 1 point = slaves) How did Sparta treat women and slaves? 2 points (1 point = Women, 1 point = slaves) Under which system would you rather live? Give two facts from the text. Overall, which city-state would you rather live in? Back up your reasoning with at least four reasons.