Introduction
This webquest is designed to help you find out the differences between Athens and Sparta in Ancient Greece.
All the web pages will give you some information, but it is up to you to search effectively to find it...
Task
Main question for all:
What are the differences between Athens and Sparta?
Extension questions:
1. What are the pros and cons of each state system? Which one would you prefer to live in and why?
2. Compare the treatment of men and women in Sparta and Athens. Did Spartan women enjoy more freedom? Do you think it was fair that men and women were treated differently?
3. Many of the city states in Greece were constantly bickering and disagreeing with each other. Often they were openly at war with each other. Why might this have been the case?
Process
Use these websites to find out information about Sparta and Athens.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/ancient_greece/sparta.php
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zxytpv4
http://www.diffen.com/difference/Athens_vs_Sparta
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/sparta/
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/athenssparta.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/guides/zckr4wx
http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/topics/z87tn39
http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/
http://www.franklin.kyschools.us/Downloads/Sparta-vs-Athens-2.pdf
This page gives you lots of information about their education.