Athens vs Sparta: Education - Significance & Factors
History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet exploring the importance of various factors influencing education in Athens and Sparta, encouraging students to categorize, rank, and justify their opinions.
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#History
#History
#Athens vs Sparta
#Standard
#Significance & Factors
#Education
#Identify and categorize the key factors affecting education in Athens and Sparta
#Compare the significance of different factors in shaping education systems
#Analyse the reasons behind the differing educational priorities of Athens and Sparta
#Justify rankings of importance with evidence from historical sources
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Athens vs Sparta: Education - Significance & Factors
Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Athenian and Spartan Education
Source A: Excerpt from a historian comparing Athens and Sparta
'Athenian education focused on developing citizens' intellectual and artistic abilities, emphasizing philosophy, arts, and literacy. In contrast, Spartan education prioritized military training and discipline, aiming to produce strong soldiers.' Provenance: Summary from ancient historian Plutarch, 1st century AD.
1.
Categorize the factors influencing education in Athens and Sparta as Political, Social, Economic, or Religious. List each factor under the appropriate category.
[3 marks]2.
Compare the main goals of education in Athens and Sparta based on the source.
[3 marks]3.
Outline the importance of political factors in shaping education systems in Athens and Sparta.
[3 marks]4.
Which factor (Political, Social, Economic, Religious) do you think was MOST significant in shaping education in Athens? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]5.
Rank the following factors in order of importance in shaping Spartan education: Military needs, Social values, Economic resources, Religious beliefs. Justify your ranking with evidence.
[6 marks]6.
Compare the influence of social values on education in Athens and Sparta.
[3 marks]7.
Explain how religious beliefs influenced education in Sparta.
[3 marks]8.
Analyse which factor (Political, Social, Economic, Religious) had the most lasting impact on Spartan education and justify your view.
[6 marks]9.
Summarize the main differences in educational priorities between Athens and Sparta.
[3 marks]10.
Justify which city-state's approach to education you believe was more effective in preparing citizens for their society. Use evidence from the sources and your own knowledge.
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