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If you are writing a thesis statement for an informative essay, it should include a concise overview
of the information and arguments which you will be presenting in your paper. Their labor fed Sparta,
making it possible for free Spartans to be full-time soldiers. The citizens on these two cities were in
some part similar but also a little different as many of the things I had already talked about on the
above. Instead of listing two or three distinct points, a thesis can list one overarching point that all
body paragraphs tie into. It is also the home of Plato’s Academy and Aristotle’s Lyceum. This is
important because both city-states influenced other states in Greece by providing examples of art and
military techniques. The Spartans held the pass for two days before the Persians killed them all. It is
difficult to write a thesis statement, let alone a paper, on a topic that you know nothing about. Your
thesis statement should be specific—it should cover only what you will discuss in your paper and
should be supported with specific evidence. Athens and Sparta differed greatly in the way that their
governments were set up. Classical Athens and Han China share major similarities yet they have
distinct differences. The slaves in Sparta had jobs like slaves in other Greek city-states such as
making wine and plowing fields. They worked mostly on farms and had to give the Spartans half
their crops. The things that happened to humans before their was written records. While Sparta was
renowned for its extreme militarism and enslavement of enemies during wars, resulting in a
significant number of slaves, Athens also had slaves who were given the opportunity to purchase
their freedom. Athens Sparta: Sparta conquered the Laconians and Messina. Women in Athens were
not considered citizens and had to stay home and were rarely seen outside of the house. As you
write your paper you may find that your opinion changes or that your direction has veered slightly.
Trying to learn every detail (every king, war, artist) would be madness- instead we are looking at and
for the ebb and flow of a story Life is a journey- whether for one person, a civilization, or all
humanity. Some of the worksheets displayed are comparing athens sparta student work history
standards ccss standards reading grade 6 8 lesson plan ancient greece subject world history next life
in ancient greece chapter 3 sparta a military oligarchy name dowlings class. Ancient greece wasnt one
large empire but a collection of smaller city states. Also, there existed a lottery system to elect all
public officials. Consider what it was about their government, their education, or the responsibilities
of the citizens that made living in Athens or Sparta a wonderful place to be. Nguyen Thanh Tu
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recruitment exam question solution. In fact, it is said that each state had about a hundred thousand
salves. Women in Sparta were treated equally and could play sports and even own land. While he did
not possess enough evidence for certain events, his Histories served. Historians consider Athens to be
the birthplace of democracy. After you have posted your thoughtful statement about how your topic
benefits your city state or how it makes it great, you need to thoughtfully reply to your ambassadorial
counterpart. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
One thing to note is that women didn’t count as citizens in Athens, so they did not fit into any
group; only freeman counted. Procedure: 1. Research information on the two ancient civilizations,
using your textbook, notes, or other resource(s) 2. Sparta was a warrior society; society was mainly
based on loyalty to the state and military power. In other words, you will reply to a Spartan who has
written about those two things. In comparison to other women of the times, like for example, the
women of Athens, the women of Sparta were much better off; while. It elected officials and voted
on the laws proposed by the Council. Athens was the centre for arts, learning and philosophy while
Sparta was a warrior state. It evolved and in a way it expanded around, giving new options to the
world. Ortegon 3. This fight happened nearly 2,500 years ago so it is understandable how truth could
be twisted over time. Doing so will refine your thesis, and also force you to consider arguments you
have to refute in your paper. Some of the things they have differences, are the types of government
each of then used to rule their cities. Both, Sparta and Athens did different things for their benefits
and this things gave them the opportunity of unite more and the formation of a new government call
democracy. The Athenians left their city to fight a naval battle against the Persians. They could own
shops and stores; which meant that even they had more rights than women in ancient Athens.
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Economic Zone Authority recruitment exam question solution. Their military tactics and movements
weren’t completely the same but they both had an army that Ortegon 2 could help them. People in
Athens were greedy and wanted all the land. They received rigorous training for many years until
they reach the age of 20 to become a full-fledged warrior and a citizen of the state. It is difficult to
write a thesis statement, let alone a paper, on a topic that you know nothing about. Use the list on the
next page and correct, or have your friend correct your five paragraph essay. 6. Use the assessment to
grade your own five paragraph essay on your rough draft 7. All male citizens entered the army at the
age of 20 and served until they were 60. Barrow Motor Ability Test - TEST, MEASUREMENT
AND EVALUATION IN PHYSICAL EDUC. Ancient greece wasnt one large empire but a
collection of smaller city states. There were five chief officials in Sparta that determined the final
decisions made for the city-state. Sparta is in the south part of Greece on the contrary Athens.
Concept 1: Big Geography and the Peopling of the Earth. Life there was quite different from life in
Athens. Already a deviant? Log In Hoplite-27 May 1, 2013 Good job. This culture greatly
influenced later world civilization. An oligarchy is when the government is ruled by a small group of
very powerful people.
No women were allowed to be considered a citizen and of course they were only used to be
housekeepers. These roles were respected because they helped to keep the family and society strong.
Introduction The first settlements began about 10,000 BCE Why. For example, on the way of
government they both had a person or persons which were the ones that control the city and the
things they were suppose to do. Ottoman Empire Russia Qing Dynasty Meiji Japan. 1) Ottoman
Empire. Athens Sparta: Sparta conquered the Laconians and Messina. Conversely, Spartan women
enjoyed greater independence through education and rigorous physical training. One thing to note is
that women didn’t count as citizens in Athens, so they did not fit into any group; only freeman
counted. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category athens vs sparta. While Sparta was renowned for
its extreme militarism and enslavement of enemies during wars, resulting in a significant number of
slaves, Athens also had slaves who were given the opportunity to purchase their freedom. Probably
only an officer of a high rank could wear the crested helmet shown here. The educations for these
two cities were similar in the way that they teach things, not the same things but they learned things.
Journal Post a journal Share your thoughts, experiences, and stories behind the art. Its main rival was
Sparta, a large city-state in the Peloponnesus. Clearly, Sparta and Athens had more differences than
they did attributes in common. Although they both were located in the same country, they operated
their societies in different ways with. Many wives were required to go long times without seeing
their husband and children. Instead on Athens, they used the democracy as they way of governing,
which for them was more organized, but they were impartial because only the wealthy noble people
were the ones that could vote. Historians consider Athens to be the birthplace of democracy. Not all
the things between Sparta and Athens were completely different, there were some things which they
had similar things. Citizens had to serve in the army whenever they were needed. On the other hand,
the Assembly in Sparta was composed of male Spartans who were 30 years old. A copy of the
assignment, which includes a list of signal words and an assignment checklist, can be found in your
Social Studies folders. How did Athenian culture compare and contrast Spartan culture. Instructions
Decide if the statement is a characteristic of Sparta, Athens, or both Athens and Sparta. Some of the
things they have differences, are the types of government each of then used to rule their cities. A city
run by thinkers and known for both its military. The battle took place in a narrow body of water
where the large Persian fleet could barely move. The education may have some similarities but at the
end they differ in little things, as the military organization. Sparta had a main goal of a strong
military while Athens focused on art and music.
A key stage 2 history powerpoint and worksheet comparing the ancient greek cities of athens and
sparta. Subscription Get your fans' support Fund your creativity by creating subscription tiers. As
Rudyard Kipling once wrote, Oh, East is east, West is west. There they learned to read, write, and
use weapons. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray
ID found at the bottom of this page. A city run by thinkers and known for both its military. The city
of Athens reached its golden era under the leadership of Pericles (461 to 429 BC). Powered by
create your own unique website with customizable templates. There were five chief officials in
Sparta that determined the final decisions made for the city-state. Some of the women in Sparta
owned lands and that was one the reason they were the freest women in Greece. Population
pressures, climate change Villages promoted agricultural productivity and cultural creativity. Her
objective was to prevent defeat from other city-states and she. The two most powerful city-states in
Greece, Sparta and Athens, had very different cultures and became bitter enemies. At age seven, boys
moved into military houses called barracks. Athens is still an active city today, while Sparta is no
longer in existence partly due to a big defeat in the war with the Thebans. Some of the things they
have differences, are the types of government each of then used to rule their cities. They studied
logic and public speaking to help them debate as adults in the Assembly. Sparta Vs Athens:: essays
papers - Free Essays, Term.: Sparta Vs Athens In Ancient Greece there were two different major
forms of government, Oligarchy and Democracy. Though these are not very far away from each
other, there are many differences between these two states. While he did not possess enough
evidence for certain events, his Histories served. Their form of government was different because
Han China had an emperor and Classical Athens ran a democracy. It is called that because it was
originally played with the knucklebones (anklebones) of a sheep. This is important to understand
because Sparta would eventually conquer Athens. In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies there are
many characters. Women in Athens were not considered citizens and had to stay home and were
rarely seen outside of the house. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and
other study tools. BEZA or Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority recruitment exam question
solution. All male citizens entered the army at the age of 20 and served until they were 60. The focus
on education and creativity in athens compared to the military and war focused state of sparta. The
term the greeks used was polis which means city state.
You need to post replies in the two categories that were not assigned to you. Each of them with
different characteristics and that it identity and differ them from each other. Legend says that a
soldier ran from Marathon about 25 miles to Athens to tell of the victory. The last class, at the bottom
of the rankings, included the Helots, also known as slaves. The city states of athens and sparta 1
worksheet answers. Women’s rights and responsibilities were one of the few areas in which they
were alike. It evolved and in a way it expanded around, giving new options to the world. Ortegon 3.
It is important to note that when Sparta conquered another city-state, they would enslave its
inhabitants. For an optimal experience, please switch to the latest version of Google Chrome,
Microsoft Edge, Apple Safari or Mozilla Firefox. Before posting your statement in our online forum,
think about the role that your topic played in making Athens or Sparta unique, even great. In Sparta,
both boys and girls received physical training to stay fit. Some even earned wages and were able to
buy their freedom. Athens, a city-state in ancient Greece, was highly esteemed for its economic,
political, and financial influence. This fight happened nearly 2,500 years ago so it is understandable
how truth could be twisted over time. Showing top 8 worksheets in the category athens vs sparta. On
Sparta, the people that could be citizens were only the men and they need to be 30 years old. The
education may have some similarities but at the end they differ in little things, as the military
organization. Also this education was mostly for men in both of the cities. In Sparta husbands and
wives spent much time apart. You can use this sample for research and reference purposes to help
create your own paper. In the 500s B.C., Persia conquered Anatolia, a region with many Greek
colonies. In 499 B.C., some Greeks in Anatolia revolted against Persian rule. The city got its name
after Athena, the Goddess of warfare and wisdom. How did Athenian culture allow the development
of a powerful city-state. The Council of Elders, made up of 30 older citizens, proposed laws. Some
of the worksheets displayed are defining characterization lesson skill identifying direct and ind. A
thesis should explain what the piece of writing will discuss. Key Concept 3.1. Expansion and
Intensification of Communication and Exchange Networks. Both of this forms of government
opened the eyes of many tyrants and rules which at the end, when Greece united for the fight of
power between Persia. Use the list on the next page and correct, or have your friend correct your five
paragraph essay. 6. Use the assessment to grade your own five paragraph essay on your rough draft
7. The slaves in Sparta had jobs like slaves in other Greek city-states such as making wine and
plowing fields.
It was the place where people got together to discuss philosophy and politics. All women had the
responsibility of managing the estate, supervising the slaves and doing the finances. Bel ow, they buil
t their homes and a mar ketpl ace. By continuing we’ll assume you’re on board with our. Historians
believe that Athenians were the first people to have a democracy. It seems whomever drew up the
seating chart put the representatives of Athens and Sparta next to each other at the dinner table.
Slaves in Athens differed in statuses; some were given very important roles such as policemen. This
is important to understand because Sparta would eventually conquer Athens. The Athenians sent a
runner to ask Sparta for help, but the Spartans came too late. Spartan society, on the other hand, was
a militant society whose economy was based on farming and conquering. Athens was ruled by
archons, who were elected annually” (White, 2010). Originally a small city fighting solely for
survival against enemy invaders, Sparta's reputation grew exponentially. At the end, both of these
city-states helped to the formation and evolution of the democracy, which in now days are used in
most of the countries around the world. Sparta, on the other hand, was a prominent city-state in
Greece that rose to become the dominant military land-power in the region. Spartan boys received a
military education and training for many years. It evolved and in a way it expanded around, giving
new options to the world. Ortegon 3. Before we do, however, let's take a look at a sample paragraph.
Men aged 20-50 were obligated to serve in the army for one year. Oligarchy, on the other hand “ is a
government in which a small group of citizens gather together” and they are the ones that control the
taking of decisions (White, 2010). Athletic activities helped them develop strong bodies. Patterns of
World Trade Who, where, what, how in 1750. Also this education was mostly for men in both of the
cities. Athens Sparta Vs. Athens TomTormey381 Sparta Sparta krice Athens and Sparta Athens and
Sparta Dan Ewert Sparta Sparta waterredwood Athens vs. Bibliography: Stearns book was used to
gather information. Subscription Get your fans' support Fund your creativity by creating subscription
tiers. We have no black looks or angry words for our neighbor if he enjoys himself in his own way
and we abstain from the little acts of churlishness which though they leave no mark yet cause
annoyance to who so notes them. Consequently,differences existed between the governmental
structures of Spartans and Athenians but both societies operated under a patriarchal system.
However, many people believe that Athens was the better city-state because of its strong emphasis on
art and culture. On their government for example, “ the Spartan form was called oligarchy, but it had
elements of monarchy, democracy, and aristocracy”(Unknown Author, “ Athens vs Sparta”). Use the
list on the next page and correct, or have your friend correct your five paragraph essay. 6. Use the
assessment to grade your own five paragraph essay on your rough draft 7.

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