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Athens and Sparta

Athens and Sparta. Journey into the world of . Ancient Athens. Politically. Politically, Ancient Athens developed the world’s first Direct Democracy in which every adult male citizen took part in the decisions of the popular assembly. Economically.

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Athens and Sparta

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  1. Athens and Sparta

  2. Journey into the world of Ancient Athens

  3. Politically Politically, Ancient Athens developed the world’s first Direct Democracy in which every adult male citizen took part in the decisions of the popular assembly.

  4. Economically The Athenian economy was based heavily on trade. Due to their location on the Aegean, Athenians traded goods, services and ideas with their Mediterranean neighbors.

  5. Religiously Athens, the city of Athena, celebrated and honored the gods regularly with sacrifices, festivals, and theatrical performances.

  6. Socially Athenian society was divided into adult male citizens, women and foreigners, and slaves. Only adult male citizens could participate in democracy, but all citizens valued their perceived freedom as Athenians.

  7. Intellectually Athenians valued philosophy and a variety of intellectual pursuits. Many of the great Greek philosophers, such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle were Athenians.

  8. Artistically Athenians are remembered so well by posterity because of the art they left behind. Athenians took an interest in art as a way to honor the gods and themselves.

  9. Militarily Athenians went to war many times throughout their city – against other city states and outside invaders. Their strength was their navy.

  10. Travel to the site of Ancient Sparta

  11. Politically Politically, Sparta was an oligarchy, dominated by the Council of Elders – a small group elected for life. There were also two hereditary kings who acted as warriors and chief priests. The popular assembly had little power besides approving the decisions of the council of elders.

  12. Economically Economically, Sparta was isolated. Spartan citizens did not work. For labor they relied on the helots, or state-owned slaves.

  13. Religiously Like most ancient Greeks, Spartans believed in many gods and they honored them in appropriate ways – through sacrifice and glory in battle.

  14. Socially Spartan society was known for its militant nature. There were three particular social classes: • Citizens or “equals” • Half-citizens • Helots (state-owned slaves. Women also enjoyed more rights than they did elsewhere.

  15. Intellectually Spartans were more concerned with war than less philosophical pursuits. Young boys entered the agogesystem at a young age to learn discipline and physical toughness. Girls were also formally educated, unlike many other city states.

  16. Artistically The martial spirit that made Sparta the leader in Ancient Warfare, meant that they did not leave behind great works of art for us to marvel at. That was not their priority or their legacy.

  17. Militarily Spartans were recognized for their military pre-eminence, and led all-Greek armies in the Persian war. Their polis and their life-style revolved around military discipline and physical strength.

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