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Comparing Daily Life in Athens and Sparta

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet guides students through planning an essay comparing daily life in Athens and Sparta, focusing on key aspects such as social structure, education, and military training.

Topics covered:

#History
#History
#Athens vs Sparta
#Standard
#Essay Planning
#Daily Life
#Analyse differences in daily life between Athens and Sparta
#Compare social and cultural aspects of both city-states
#Plan a coherent essay using structured points and evidence

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Comparing Daily Life in Athens and Sparta

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Essay Planning: Athens vs Sparta - Daily Life

Essay Title/Question: Compare the daily lives of ordinary people in Athens and Sparta.

Introduction: Outline your thesis about the main differences and similarities in daily life between the two city-states.

Point 1: Describe the social structure and roles of ordinary citizens in Athens, with evidence.

Point 2: Explain the daily routines and military training of Spartan citizens, with evidence.

Counter-argument: Discuss a perspective that challenges your main points, such as similarities in some aspects of daily life.

Conclusion: Summarise your main points and state which city-state had a more disciplined or leisure-filled daily life and why.

1.
Explain the main differences in the social structure of Athens and Sparta. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the education and training of boys in Athens and Sparta. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the daily routines of Spartan women and compare them to those of Athenian women. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Explain the role of military training in Spartan daily life. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse how the different lifestyles in Athens and Sparta reflect their values and priorities. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
6.
Compare the leisure activities available to ordinary citizens in Athens and Sparta. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the main similarities between daily life in Athens and Sparta. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
8.
Analyse how the differences in daily life affected the relationships between Athens and Sparta. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
9.
Explain why understanding daily life in Athens and Sparta is important for studying ancient Greece. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
10.
Write a brief plan for an essay comparing daily life in Athens and Sparta, including an introduction, main points, and conclusion.
[6 marks]

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