Athens v. Sparta

1. Athens v. Sparta The Greeks rule the world!

2. Created a democracy where every citizen had a vote in every political decision Arts, music, and literature flourished Education becomes very important- to make educated decisions Conquered early in their history - create a military state At 7 all males prepared for a life of military service All males lived in the barracks until the age of 30 then you were given land from the government Athens v. Sparta

3. Individuality, wealth, and success were seen as positive qualities and were encouraged The importance of trade lead the Athenians to create the most powerful navy in the world Strict discipline and military lifestyle help create a great military Makes it a tough place to live Individuality, wealth, and success were seen as negative qualities and were not encouraged Athens v. Sparta

4. Sparta Cont. • Trade, travel, and money were outlawed • Children were inspected at birth and all unhealthy children were taken outside of the city walls and were left to die • Social classes for citizens outside of military rank were outlawed

5. Olympia • Games were held every Olympiad (i.e. every four years), the Olympic Games dating back possibly further than 776 BC. • Designed to show the caliber of soldier • Games were cancelled in 394 because of the pagan influence. • Modern games were recreated in 1886 • Today the Olympic flame originates in Olympia is lit by reflection of sunlight in a parabolic mirror at the restored Olympia stadium and then transported by a torch to the place where the games are held.

6. Delphi • Delphi was the site of the Delphic oracle, most important oracle in the classical Greek world, and it was a major site for the worship of the god Apollo. • Delphi was revered throughout the Greek world as the site of the omphalos stone, the centre of the earth and the universe.

7. Delphi Cont. • The priestess of the oracle at Delphi was known as the Pythia. Apollo spoke through his oracle, who had to be an older woman of blameless life chosen from among the peasants of the area. The sybyl or prophetess took the name Pythia and sat on a tripod seat over an opening in the earth. When Apollo slew Python, its body fell into this fissure, according to legend, and fumes arose from its decomposing body. Intoxicated by the vapors, the sibyl would fall into trance, allowing Apollo to possess her spirit. In this state she prophesied. She spoke in riddles, which were interpreted by the priests of the temple, and people consulted her on everything from important matters of public policy to personal affairs.