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Athens vs Sparta: Education in Ancient Greece

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the differences in education between Athens and Sparta through a timeline and chronology activity, encouraging students to compare and analyse their educational systems.

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#History
#Athens vs Sparta
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#Timeline & Chronology
#Education
#Explain the differences in education between Athens and Sparta
#Compare the educational aims of both city-states
#Analyse the impact of their educational systems on their society

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Athens vs Sparta: Education in Ancient Greece

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of Education in Athens and Sparta

Source A: Athenian Education

'Athenian boys were taught reading, writing, music, and philosophy. Education aimed to develop citizens capable of participating in democracy.' Provenance: Excerpt from an ancient Greek education manual.

Source B: Spartan Education

'Spartan boys entered the agoge at the age of seven, where they underwent rigorous physical training and learned discipline. The focus was on creating strong soldiers.' Provenance: Summary from a modern historian on Spartan upbringing.

1.
Outline the main stages of education in Athens and Sparta based on the sources.
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the aims of education in Athens and Sparta.
[4 marks]
3.
Explain how the different educational systems reflect the values of Athens and Sparta.
[6 marks]
4.
Create a timeline listing key stages or events in the education systems of Athens and Sparta.
[8 marks]
5.
Analyse how the differences in education might have affected the societies of Athens and Sparta.
[8 marks]
6.
Compare the sources’ perspectives on education in Athens and Sparta.
[4 marks]
7.
Explain why education was so important in both Athens and Sparta.
[3 marks]

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