The focus was on obedience and war. Slavery made this possible by freeing the young men from household and industrial duties and allowing them to focus on their military duties. Young boys were trained to be warriors; young girls were trained to be mothers of warriors. Athenian life was a creative wonderland. As an Athenian, you could get a good education and could pursue any of several kinds of arts or sciences.
You could serve in the army or navy, but you didn't have to. This applied only to boys, however: Girls were restricted to other pursuits, not war or business or education. For many years, Spartan armies provided much of the defense of the Greek lands. They were educated in choral dance, reading and writing, but athletics and military training were emphasized. Girls: Girls were educated at age 7 in reading and writing, gymnastics, athletics and survival skills.
Could participate in sports; treated more as equals. Role of women. Athenian women: Athenian women and girls were kept at home with no participation in sports or politics.
Wives were considered property of their husbands. They were were responsible for spinning, weaving and other domestic arts. Some women held high posts in the ritual events and religious life of Athens where the goddess Athena was the patron. Prostitutes and courtesans were not confined to the house. Some became influential such as Aspasia see the 'Character Stories section of this Web site.
Spartan women and the role of Spartan women : Girls were educated in reading and writing and could participate in sports; they were treated more as equals to men. The goal was to produce women who would produce strong healthy babies. At age 18 she would be assigned a husband and return home. Citizen women were free to move around and enjoyed a great deal of freedom.
Domestic arts weaving, spinning, etc. Spartan women could own and control their own property. In times of war the wife was expected to oversee her husband's property and to guard it against invaders and revolts until her husband returned.
Cultural achievements and legacy. Art, architecture, drama and literature, philosophy, science, medicine, etc. Government democracy, trial by jury. Military supremacy and simple lifestyle are the major inspiration behind the philosopher Plato's book 'The Republic' - the first attempt to formulate an 'ideal' community. Food: Athenians enjoyed luxuries and foods from all over their empire.
Wealthy Athenian homes were quite nice with an inner courtyard. Food : Spartan Broth consisted of pork, blood, salt and vinegar. Spartans were trained to dislike luxuries and fancy foods. The men lived most of their lives in military barracks. Put the answers in the blanks. Note: Some may be found in both. Which was the leader of the Peloponnesian League? Military Strengths Which had the strongest navy?
Which had the strongest army on land? Life Style and Values Which had militaristic values? Which had democratic values? Which gave the most freedom to women? Education Which valued choral dance and music? Which valued athletics?
Which gave more education to girls? Which gave the most education to boys? Long Description. Cancel Update Criterion. See Answer. Best Answer. The Spartans agoge was pretty much athletics and training but I'm not sure about Athens. Study guides. The Odyssey 30 cards.
Who is proteus. What did Telemachus do after he gave his speech to the assembly. What did the gods call the herb that Odysseus took to protect himself from Circe. Who is the father of Odysseus. The Odyssey 24 cards.
How many sons did Nestor have. How long did Odysseus stay with Circe. Who do you think was called the shaker of the earth.
What did Aeolus give to Odysseus to help him along his journey. The Odyssey 21 cards. What happened to the men who ate the lotus at the land of the Lotos-Eaters. What kept Odysseus from arriving at his own country after leaving the Cicones on the plain. Q: Was Athens or Sparta valued athletics? Write your answer Related questions. Which valued athletics? Was Sparta or Athens had valued in choral dance and music? Which valued choral dance and music between Sparta Athens?
Why was education in Athens different from Sparta? Why did Sparta and Greece fight?
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