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Powerful Sparta: Military Might & Societal Structure

Discover the military-focused society of Ancient Sparta with its unique training methods, government, and societal norms. Learn about Greek city-states, the Polis of Athens, and the cultural characteristics that shaped the ancient world.

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Powerful Sparta: Military Might & Societal Structure

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  1. 11/12 Focus: • Sparta was a powerful Greek city-state known for its emphasis on military training and military power. • Do Now: • Identify the two earliest civilizations in Greece

  2. Ancient Greece City-States Sparta and Athens

  3. Review • What was the primary impact that mountainous terrain had on the development of civilization in Greece?

  4. Development of the City State • Collapse of Mycenaean civilization led a dark age in Greece • Greek civilization experiences a period of decline • City-States develop as the major political unit in Greece

  5. The Polis • Greek word for city-state • Made up of city and surrounding countryside • Controlled 50-500 sq miles of territory The City-State or Polis of Athens

  6. Characteristics of the Polis • Two parts of a Polis • Acropolis • Hilltop • Temples • Agora • Flat • Marketplaces, theater, public areas, homes

  7. Characteristics of the Polis • Cultural characteristics of city-states • Greek language spoken in city states • Same myths and heroes • Polytheistic • Same gods and religious beliefs • Participated in the Olympic games

  8. Sparta • City State on the Peloponnesian peninsula • Government • Oligarchy • State ruled by a small group of wealthy citizens

  9. Sparta • Sparta developed a military society • Military Training • Education was centered around training for military service • All boys left home at age 7 and moved into army barracks • Goal was to establish toughness and discipline • Became at hoplites at age 20 and served till age 30 • Spearmen who fought in phalanx formation • Had to be available for military service until age 60

  10. Sparta • Women did not train for military service • Expected to produce healthy boys for the army • Had to exercise and strengthen their bodies • babies who were not healthy at birth were left to die • Not allowed to vote but could own property

  11. Spartan Decline • Individual freedom discouraged • Did not focus on artistic expression or trade • Eventually led to their decline

  12. Closure • List three cultural characteristics that were common in Greek city states • Describe the type of society that was created in Sparta? • What was the role of women in Sparta?

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