Athenians+and+Spartans

Picture of the Parthenon retrieved from [] on April 4, 2011.

I want everyone to watch this clip from the BBC show //Horrible Histories.// This clip will highlight some of the differences between the Athenian family structure and the Spartan family structure. After watching the clip, I want everyone to answer the questions below on the discussion board. Be sure to reply to TWO of your classmates!

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Create a discussion post in the forum below answering the following questions and then be sure to respond to TWO of your classmates!

Instructions for posting on the discussion board:


 * 1) Click on the tab at the top of the page that says "Discussion"
 * 2) Click on the button that reads "New Post"
 * 3) Type in a title and your responses to each question and then post it to the board.


 * 1) List three differences between an Athenian family and a Spartan family. Why do these differences exist?


 * 1) Would you rather be a citizen of Athens or a citizen of Sparta? Support your answer with three reasons why you made the choice you did.

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