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Athens vs Sparta: Daily Life - Significance & Factors

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet explores the factors influencing daily life in Athens and Sparta, asking students to categorize, compare, rank, and justify their views on what was most significant in shaping their societies.

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#History
#History
#Athens vs Sparta
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Daily Life
#Identify key factors affecting daily life in Athens and Sparta
#Compare the significance of different factors in shaping society
#Justify rankings of importance with evidence

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Athens vs Sparta: Daily Life - Significance & Factors

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Daily Life in Athens and Sparta

Source A: Description of Athenian Daily Life

'In Athens, daily life was centered around education, arts, and participation in politics. Men enjoyed leisure and cultural activities, while women managed household affairs.'

Source B: Description of Spartan Daily Life

'Spartan society focused on military training and discipline. Citizens endured strict rules, and boys began military training at a young age, while women had more rights than in many other Greek city-states.'**

1.
Categorize the factors influencing daily life in Athens and Sparta into Political, Social, Economic, and Religious categories. Provide one example for each from the sources.
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the daily routines of men in Athens and Sparta based on the sources. What are the main differences?
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the significance of military training in Spartan daily life. Justify why it was more important than other aspects.
[6 marks]
4.
Explain how religion may have influenced daily life in both Athens and Sparta, based on your understanding of Greek society.
[3 marks]
5.
Compare the roles of women in Athens and Sparta based on the sources and your knowledge.
[4 marks]
6.
Rank the following factors in order of importance in shaping daily life in Sparta: Military discipline, Social hierarchy, Religious beliefs, Economic activities. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[6 marks]
7.
Analyse how the differences in daily life reflect the values of Athens and Sparta.
[6 marks]
8.
Outline the main factors that influenced daily life in Athens and compare their importance to those in Sparta.
[6 marks]
9.
Explain why understanding the daily life in Athens and Sparta is important for understanding their broader history.
[3 marks]
10.
Summarize the main differences and similarities in daily life between Athens and Sparta.
[6 marks]

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