Unit 10, lesson 3: Life and politics in Sparta and Athens

(The task for this week is at the end of this entry).

In this lesson I have condensed sections 3, 4 and 5 of unit 10 of your book. The most important part is section 3, page 164: Spartan oligarchy and Athenian democracy.
In the presentation there is more information that may help you understand:

• How the poleis developed oligarchic governments in the Archaic period.
• How some of them (such as Athens) switched from oligarchy to democracy.
• How Sparta was different from other poleis and continued to be an oligarchy.
• How the different characteristics of the inhabitants (jobs, wealth, social groups) had an influence in politics and daily life.

Since there are many different topics I haven't recorded an oral explanation. I prefer that you watch this video.



This one is a little bit more complicated, it may help you understand the differences between Ancient Greek and modern democracy.



If you're interested in learning more about life in Sparta and Athens, you can watch this video:


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TASK FOR THIS WEEK (Friday)
Do exercises 1, 2, 3 and 5 of page 179 of your book.