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Athens vs Sparta: Democracy and Oligarchy Timeline

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A timeline and chronology worksheet exploring the development of democracy in Athens and oligarchy in Sparta, comparing their political systems over time.

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#History
#History
#Athens vs Sparta
#Standard
#Timeline & Chronology
#Democracy vs Oligarchy
#To understand the key events that shaped democracy in Athens and oligarchy in Sparta
#To compare the political systems of Athens and Sparta over time
#To analyse the impact of these systems on their societies

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Athens vs Sparta: Democracy and Oligarchy Timeline

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Timeline of Political Developments in Athens and Sparta

Source A: A Brief Overview of Athens 'In the 5th century BCE, Athens developed a form of government called democracy, where citizens could participate directly in decision-making.' Provenance: Summary from a history textbook, 2020.

Source B: A Brief Overview of Sparta 'Sparta was governed by a mixed system, primarily an oligarchy, where a small group of elite Spartans held power, with a dual kingship and council.' Provenance: Summary from a history textbook, 2020.

1.
Outline the key events that led to the development of democracy in Athens from 508 BCE to 461 BCE. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the main features of the political systems of Athens and Sparta during the 5th century BCE. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Explain how the reforms of Pericles helped shape Athenian democracy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the reasons why Sparta maintained an oligarchic system rather than adopting democracy. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Write a brief timeline showing the development of Athens’ democracy from 508 BCE to 461 BCE. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Compare the roles of the Assembly in Athens and the Council in Sparta. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the impact of political systems on the societies of Athens and Sparta. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Analyse the advantages and disadvantages of Athens’ democratic system compared to Sparta’s oligarchy. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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