The Greek city-states Athens & Sparta represented the differences among polis
Athenian society focused on wealth & culture:
- Athens had a direct democracy in which both rich & poor citizens could vote & hold public office
-Sparta society focused on military strength, equality, and discipline
Architects built the Parthenon to honor the goddess Athena
Athenian society focused on wealth & culture
Athens culture
Artists created realistic sculptures Theater had both comedies & tragedies
Philosophers Socrates, Plato, & Aristotle questioned assumptions & the use of logic to find answers to questions:
Socrates-was a strong supporter of democracy and ethical laws and governments. The "Father of Western Philosophy"
Plato- Founded the Academy in Athens, one of the earliest institutions of higher learning in the Western world, Pupil of Socrates; author of The Republic; influential political scientist
Aristotle- helped to define systems of government and their purposes in his Politics writings, including aristocracy, monarchy and democracy. Pupil of Plato; influenced philosophers from the Renaissance to today; personal tutor of Alexander the Great
The Greek city-states Athens & Sparta represented the differences among polis
Spartan society focused on military strength, not freedom & learning
Spartan men served in the military until 60 years old
Boys began military training at age 7
Women ran family estates while men trained or fought
Which of the following accurately describes aspects of Spartan society?
A) Spartan society focused on freedom and intellectual learning, with military training being secondary.
B) Spartan men served in the military only until the age of 40.
C) Spartan boys began military training at age 7 and continued to serve in the military until they were 60 years old.
D) Spartan women had no significant roles and were primarily involved in household chores while men trained or fought.