section 3's classwork

Sorry that I can't be in class with you again, but I think you are going to actually like the classwork I am leaving for you.  

I'd like you to compare the city-states of Athens and Sparta.  You can do this by making a Google Doc, or a Google presentation (like a PowerPoint), or a Google spreadsheet (like an Excel doc), or some other format of your choosing.  

Where do you find this information?  The textbook is a good place to start, but obviously there is an enormous amount of info on the Web.  Just make sure you are using legit websites, and note what sites you are using as you work.

What aspects should you cover?   Let me give you some concepts and questions that you might choose to answer as you research this assignment:

·  Population and location on map:  Which city-state had a larger population? How do you think location might have affected population?

·  Government: What is the difference between a limited democracy and an oligarchy?

·  Social Structure: How were foreigners incorporated into each city's social structure?

·  Military:  Why do you think Sparta did not have as strong a navy as Athens?

·  Lifestyles and Values: Which city has a more luxurious lifestyle? Does this surprise you based on their location?

·  Role of Women: If you were a Greek woman, where would you want to live and why?

·  Education: How did the type of education reflect the values of each society?

·  Cultural Achievements and Legacy: Who had more diverse cultural achievements? What other aspects that we have discussed influenced this diversity? 

I will check up on you tomorrow.  Thanks for treating the sub well - Mr. Gaudreau is awesome and may even be able to answer questions you might have about Greek art.  See you tomorrow!