SPARTA VS. ATHENSSPARTA ATHENS

Upper classes had all power and privileges. Helots (slaves) did all non-military work.

All citizens were equal. Women and slaves were excluded from being citizens.

All education focused on military strategies and war.

Education focused on physical and mental skills.

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Executive Five ephors, or magistrates with unlimited power. Two kings elected by the Assembly

Nine archons, or rulers, with power limited by the Assembly

Legislature Council of Elders made up of 28 members over the age of 60. Laws proposed to the Assembly.Assembly made up of all citizens over age 20. They voted on major policy.

Council of 500 made up of citizens over the age of 30, chosen by lot. Laws proposed to the Assembly.Assembly made up of all male citizens over age 20. They had full and final power. OSTRACISM

Judicial Kings acted as judges Court chosen by lot. Juries were very large (201 – 2001), used secret ballots to reach verdict.

Whatwas the

Parthenon?

Where is most Greek

Painting found today?

Who was Praxiteles?

How did Greek art glorify the

human being?

How did Greek art

show pride in Greece’s City-

States?

What was the Acropolis? Where was it located?

The Parthenon was a white marble temple built in Athens in honor of Athena. It is considered the finest example of Greek

Architecture.

The best preserved

examples are found on

vases. Greek vase painters

illustrated scenes from everyday life

as well as mythological

events.

Praxiteles was a Greek sculptor who sculpted figures that were more lifelike and

natural in form and size than

other sculptors before him..

Greek artists placed great

importance on human qualities

and actions. Their works often

glorified human beings. Their

artists also showed qualities like

strength, intelligence, pride, grace and courage which were greatly

admired by the Greeks

Art was meant for public

enjoyment, and the architecture

and public buildings were meant to be a monument to the power and

glory of the polis.

It was a high hill in the center of Athens. The Parthenon stood there as well as other important buildings and art works.

Athenian Reform

Solon Pisistratus Cleisthenes1. Cancelled Farmer’s Debt2. Outlawed Debt Slavery3. Enlarged the Council to 4004. Assembly of all citizens vote on laws5. Citizenship to craftworkers not born in Athens6. Encouraged Trade

1. Banished Nobles2. Redistributed Noble land among the poor3. Encouraged Trade4. Encouraged the Arts

1. Ostracism2. Increased Council to 500

Pericles1. Greek government – citizens equal before the law, becomes model for Western Democracy2. Public Service is an honorable & necessary part of every citizens life.3. Citizens are free to live their lives, to come and go as they please, & to speak their minds openly4. An awareness of beauty did not make them weak5. Public debates were held before the state took action