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Athens vs Sparta: Democracy and Oligarchy

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the differences between Athens and Sparta focusing on their political systems of democracy and oligarchy. It includes vocabulary and conceptual questions to develop understanding of ancient political structures.

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#History
#History
#Athens vs Sparta
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Democracy vs Oligarchy
#Define key terms related to democracy and oligarchy
#Compare the political systems of Athens and Sparta
#Explain the advantages and disadvantages of each system
#Analyse the impact of these systems on their respective societies

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Athens vs Sparta: Democracy and Oligarchy

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts: Athens and Sparta

Vocabulary:

Democracy: A system of government where citizens have the power to make decisions.

Oligarchy: A form of government where a small group of people hold power.

Direct Democracy: A system where all citizens participate directly in decision-making.

Council of 500: The main body of Athens responsible for daily government.

Gerousia: The Spartan council of elders responsible for policy and laws.

Assembly: The gathering of citizens to vote on laws and policies in Athens.

Spartan Oligarchy: A government controlled by a few elite Spartan leaders.

Source:

Historian View: "Ancient Athens is often regarded as the birthplace of democracy, where citizens gathered to vote and debate policies. In contrast, Sparta's oligarchic system was centered around a ruling class of elders and a strict military-focused society." Provenance: Summary from a history textbook, 2020.

1.
Explain what democracy means in the context of ancient Athens. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the political systems of Athens and Sparta. Highlight key similarities and differences. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the advantages of Athens' democratic system. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
4.
Analyse the disadvantages of Sparta's oligarchic system. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Explain how the political systems of Athens and Sparta affected their societies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Write a short paragraph comparing the roles of citizens in Athens and Sparta. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Compare the social structures of Athens and Sparta. Highlight the differences in citizen rights and roles. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Outline the key differences in how laws were made in Athens and Sparta. (3 marks)
[3 marks]

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