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Athens vs Sparta: Democracy and Oligarchy

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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A source analysis worksheet exploring the differences between Athenian democracy and Spartan oligarchy through primary sources.

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#History
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#Source Analysis (Text)
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#Explain the key features of Athenian democracy and Spartan oligarchy
#Compare the political systems of Athens and Sparta
#Analyse the usefulness and reliability of primary sources

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Athens vs Sparta: Democracy and Oligarchy

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Source Analysis: Athens and Sparta

Source A: A Speech by Pericles on Athenian Democracy

"Our government is called a democracy because it is government by the many. Every citizen has a say in the decisions that affect the city. The power is in the hands of the people, and they decide on laws and policies through voting. This system allows us to reflect the will of the majority and ensures that no single person or small group controls everything. It encourages active participation and equality among citizens." Provenance: Pericles, 431 BC, speech recorded by Thucydides.

1.
What does Source A say about how Athenian democracy works?
[3 marks]
2.
What is the purpose of Pericles' speech according to Source A? (Explain)
[3 marks]
3.
Compare the political system described in Source A with what you know about Spartan government.
[6 marks]
4.
Outline the provenance of Source A and how it might affect its usefulness as a historical source.
[4 marks]
5.
How reliable is Source A for understanding the actual functioning of Athenian democracy?
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the view of democracy in Source A with the government of Sparta.
[6 marks]
7.
Explain why some people might prefer Sparta's government over Athens'.
[3 marks]
8.
Analyze the usefulness of Source A for understanding the differences between Athens and Sparta.
[6 marks]
9.
Outline the main differences between Athens' democracy and Sparta's oligarchy based on the sources and your knowledge.
[8 marks]

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