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Athens vs Sparta: Education in Ancient Greece

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the differences in education between Athens and Sparta, focusing on key vocabulary and concepts relevant to understanding their contrasting societies.

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#History
#History
#Athens vs Sparta
#Standard
#Vocabulary & Concepts
#Education
#Define key vocabulary related to Athenian and Spartan education
#Compare the educational systems of Athens and Sparta
#Explain the significance of education in shaping each society
#Analyse the differences and similarities between the two city-states

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Athens vs Sparta: Education in Ancient Greece

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Vocabulary and Concepts

Source A: Athenian Education

'Athenian boys were educated to become citizens, learning reading, writing, music, and rhetoric. Their education was aimed at creating skilled speakers and informed voters.' Provenance: Excerpt from a modern history textbook on Athenian education.

Source B: Spartan Education

'Spartan boys entered a rigorous military training program from the age of seven, focusing on discipline, endurance, and obedience. Education was designed to produce soldiers and loyal citizens.' Provenance: Excerpt from a modern history textbook on Spartan education.

1.
Define the term 'rhetoric' as used in the context of Athenian education.
[2 marks]
2.
Compare the main goals of education in Athens and Sparta.
[3 marks]
3.
Explain how education in Sparta was different from education in Athens.
[4 marks]
4.
Outline the importance of education in shaping Spartan society.
[3 marks]
5.
Analyse the role of education in maintaining the differences between Athens and Sparta.
[5 marks]
6.
Write a brief explanation of why education was considered important in both Athens and Sparta.
[2 marks]
7.
Compare the types of skills taught in Athenian and Spartan education.
[3 marks]
8.
Outline the main differences between the educational systems of Athens and Sparta.
[3 marks]

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