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Athens vs Sparta: Education in Ancient Greece

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet analyzes a primary source to compare education in Athens and Sparta, helping students understand different approaches to schooling in ancient Greece.

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#History
#History
#Athens vs Sparta
#Standard
#Source Analysis (Text)
#Education
#Explain differences in Athenian and Spartan education systems
#Compare the purpose of education in both city-states
#Analyse the reliability and usefulness of the source

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Athens vs Sparta: Education in Ancient Greece

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Source Analysis: Education in Athens and Sparta

Source A: Description of Education in Athens and Sparta

"In Athens, education was designed to develop a well-rounded citizen. Boys learned reading, writing, music, poetry, and philosophy, preparing them for participation in democracy. Education was mainly private, and aimed at fostering intellectual skills and civic responsibility. In contrast, Sparta focused on creating disciplined soldiers. Spartan boys underwent rigorous military training from a young age, with little emphasis on reading or arts. Their education was about obedience, strength, and endurance, preparing them for war and service to the state. While Athenian education aimed to produce thinkers and leaders, Spartan education aimed to produce warriors ready for battle. These contrasting systems reflected their different values and priorities within their societies."* Provenance: Anonymous author, 4th century BC, ancient historical description

1.
What are the main differences in education between Athens and Sparta described in the source? (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Explain what the purpose of education was in Athens compared to Sparta, based on the source. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the provenance of this source and discuss how it might affect its reliability. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
4.
Compare how the source describes the aims of education in Athens and Sparta. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
5.
Analyse why the author might have described the two systems differently. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
6.
Compare the level of detail provided about each education system in the source. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
7.
Explain how the source helps us understand the different values of Athens and Sparta. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Summarize the main points of the source about education in Athens and Sparta. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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