Personality Quiz
You will be presented with a series of questions. Your answers to these questions will tell you whether your personality would fit better in Sparta or Athens.
Objectives
I can analyze Spartan culture and daily life while reflecting on how these are similar to or different from my own life I can explain how sparta's geography shaped the way spartans interacted with other cultures i can explain at least 3 differences between life in athens and life in sparta
Question
SpartaN Culture
Emphasized and valued military discipline People were taught to obey orders rather than to think for themselves; Obey authority The Spartans valued people who fit in, not those who stood out (different than Athens) Traveling outside of Sparta was foribidden (unless given permission) Did not value luxury goods or beautiful buildings They lived simple lives, focused on careful planning, and trained their bodies to be strong and fit Currency - Iron Spears/Bars
Sparta's Government
Form of government
Spartan Girl
Spartan Official
Spartan Boy
Directions: Drag and drop the characteristics on the right to their descriptions.
Polite
Patient
Boys trained from age 7 to be ready warriors. Boys were taught survival skills, endurance, and constant vigilance.
Prepared
Productive
Idleness was despised. Every citizen, even children, must work towards helping Sparta stay strong. They valued contribution to the city-state above individual/personal comfort.
Spartans valued modesty, humility, and self-control. They showed respect to elders, peers, and the community.
Young Spartans went through long training without compliant. Additionally, they faced long periods of hardship and did not give up.
Click here to complete your exit ticket
Enrichment
Directions: Pick one of the following to complete and share out your answers with us sometime this week. Option 1 Rewrite the Reach motto to describe Spartan life (ex. I am prepared for battle). Be sure to include the following: prepared, patient, productive, polite, personal best. Option 2 Would the modern world benefit from a Spartan lifestyle? Consider culture, training, norms, education, etc. Why or why not?
Messenia
Sparta relied on conquering new territories for resources. Sparta conquered Messenia and enslaved its people. These slaves were known as "helots," which means captive in Greek. Helots were forced to farm land and turn over half the food to Sparta. They produced enough food to suppport Sparta. Spartans did not have to farm for food because the helots provided it to them.
They had an OLIGARCHY
Oli (few or little in Greek) archy (rule)
Greetings!
I'm a 12-year-old Spartan girl living in ancient Greece. My name is Alexia, and I'm here to tell you all about what life is really like for girls in Sparta - it's quite different from other Greek city-states like Athens! Girls exercise and train their bodies to be strong and we try and remain healthy so we can grow up to have strong children. We learn about reading, math, and writing; but, physical fitness is as just important as these studies. In addition to this, we are responsible for taking care of farms while men are away. While this may sound challenging, we also have many freedoms. Unlike other girls from Greek city-states, we can own property and inherit land from ancestors.
Parnon Mountains
Sparta
Sparta's capital was in a fertile valley along the Eurotas River, but limited space meant they needed more land. This led to a focus on military training from age 7 to conquer and control resources. Sparta, like many Greek city-states, was located close to the sea - about 25 miles from the coast. However, it was far enough inland that the Spartans did not depend on the sea the way Athenians did. Instead of building a navy, Sparta focused on creating a strong army. Surrounding Sparta were fertile farmlands worked by helots, who grew crops to support the city. Because of this, Spartans did not rely heavily on sea trade like Athens.
Greetings! I am Alexios.
I am a 12-year-old Spartan boy from ancient Greece. I'm here to tell you all about what life is really like growing up in Sparta - from our tough training called the agoge, to how different our daily life is compared to boys in Athens. In short, life for boys is hard and strict. At age 7, we have to leave our mothers and family to begin a tough training program that focuses on physical fitness, obedience, and self-control. We spend our days trying to remain strong, practicing marching and fighting with little food or comfort. We have always been taught that the needs of the state come before our own.
Greetings! I am Lysander.
I am member of Sparta's ruling council called the Gerousia. I am one of the powerful men who helps make important decisions for great city-state, Sparta. Sparta has a strong government to keep our people safe and our army powerful. We have 2 kings who lead our armies in battle, but they do not rule alone. The Gerousia, which I am a part of, is a council of elders. These are men over the age of 60. We make important laws and decisions. Click to learn more!
Sparta Lesson
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Personality Quiz
You will be presented with a series of questions. Your answers to these questions will tell you whether your personality would fit better in Sparta or Athens.
Objectives
I can analyze Spartan culture and daily life while reflecting on how these are similar to or different from my own life I can explain how sparta's geography shaped the way spartans interacted with other cultures i can explain at least 3 differences between life in athens and life in sparta
Question
SpartaN Culture
Emphasized and valued military discipline People were taught to obey orders rather than to think for themselves; Obey authority The Spartans valued people who fit in, not those who stood out (different than Athens) Traveling outside of Sparta was foribidden (unless given permission) Did not value luxury goods or beautiful buildings They lived simple lives, focused on careful planning, and trained their bodies to be strong and fit Currency - Iron Spears/Bars
Sparta's Government
Form of government
Spartan Girl
Spartan Official
Spartan Boy
Directions: Drag and drop the characteristics on the right to their descriptions.
Polite
Patient
Boys trained from age 7 to be ready warriors. Boys were taught survival skills, endurance, and constant vigilance.
Prepared
Productive
Idleness was despised. Every citizen, even children, must work towards helping Sparta stay strong. They valued contribution to the city-state above individual/personal comfort.
Spartans valued modesty, humility, and self-control. They showed respect to elders, peers, and the community.
Young Spartans went through long training without compliant. Additionally, they faced long periods of hardship and did not give up.
Click here to complete your exit ticket
Enrichment
Directions: Pick one of the following to complete and share out your answers with us sometime this week. Option 1 Rewrite the Reach motto to describe Spartan life (ex. I am prepared for battle). Be sure to include the following: prepared, patient, productive, polite, personal best. Option 2 Would the modern world benefit from a Spartan lifestyle? Consider culture, training, norms, education, etc. Why or why not?
Messenia
Sparta relied on conquering new territories for resources. Sparta conquered Messenia and enslaved its people. These slaves were known as "helots," which means captive in Greek. Helots were forced to farm land and turn over half the food to Sparta. They produced enough food to suppport Sparta. Spartans did not have to farm for food because the helots provided it to them.
They had an OLIGARCHY
Oli (few or little in Greek) archy (rule)
Greetings!
I'm a 12-year-old Spartan girl living in ancient Greece. My name is Alexia, and I'm here to tell you all about what life is really like for girls in Sparta - it's quite different from other Greek city-states like Athens! Girls exercise and train their bodies to be strong and we try and remain healthy so we can grow up to have strong children. We learn about reading, math, and writing; but, physical fitness is as just important as these studies. In addition to this, we are responsible for taking care of farms while men are away. While this may sound challenging, we also have many freedoms. Unlike other girls from Greek city-states, we can own property and inherit land from ancestors.
Parnon Mountains
Sparta
Sparta's capital was in a fertile valley along the Eurotas River, but limited space meant they needed more land. This led to a focus on military training from age 7 to conquer and control resources. Sparta, like many Greek city-states, was located close to the sea - about 25 miles from the coast. However, it was far enough inland that the Spartans did not depend on the sea the way Athenians did. Instead of building a navy, Sparta focused on creating a strong army. Surrounding Sparta were fertile farmlands worked by helots, who grew crops to support the city. Because of this, Spartans did not rely heavily on sea trade like Athens.
Greetings! I am Alexios.
I am a 12-year-old Spartan boy from ancient Greece. I'm here to tell you all about what life is really like growing up in Sparta - from our tough training called the agoge, to how different our daily life is compared to boys in Athens. In short, life for boys is hard and strict. At age 7, we have to leave our mothers and family to begin a tough training program that focuses on physical fitness, obedience, and self-control. We spend our days trying to remain strong, practicing marching and fighting with little food or comfort. We have always been taught that the needs of the state come before our own.
Greetings! I am Lysander.
I am member of Sparta's ruling council called the Gerousia. I am one of the powerful men who helps make important decisions for great city-state, Sparta. Sparta has a strong government to keep our people safe and our army powerful. We have 2 kings who lead our armies in battle, but they do not rule alone. The Gerousia, which I am a part of, is a council of elders. These are men over the age of 60. We make important laws and decisions. Click to learn more!