Ancient Greece: Athenian Democracy vs. Spartan Oligarchy
Students will compare and contrast the political and social structures of Athens and Sparta.
Key Questions
- Critique whether Athenian democracy truly embodied democratic principles for all its inhabitants.
- Compare the strengths and weaknesses of Athenian democracy with Spartan oligarchy.
- Analyze what modern democracies can learn from the successes and failures of ancient Athens.
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