Athens Vs. Sparta

Athens vs. Sparta

Directions: Even though the cities of Athens and Sparta were but miles away from each other, their cultures were worlds apart. Your task is to use Chapter Five in your textbook to make a collage of pictures from newspapers and magazines that represent the Athenians (those who live in Athens) and the Spartans (those who live in Sparta).

Your collage must be thoughtful, colorful, and neat. As you look for symbols to represent Athenian and Spartan culture, consider each city-state’s view on:

· Government

· Education

· Leisure time

· Role of men

· Role of women

· Cultural Values

Once your collage is complete, respond to questions 1, 2, and 3 in the space below.

Follow-Up Questions:

1. Choose two of your five Athenian symbols to explain in the space below.

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2. Choose two of your five Spartan symbols to explain in the space below.

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3. Imagine you MUST choose to live in either Athens or Sparta. Which would you choose? Use three examples to support your choice.