Sparta was a militaristic city in the southern part of Ancient Greece

a culture or society is described as militaristic when war and fighting are important to it

a council is a group of people who gather to make decisions and discuss important things

the Peloponnesian War was a war fought between Athens and Sparta over who would dominate Ancient Greece

Sparta's rivalry with Athens

History

In 'Ancient Greek civilisation: What do we know about Ancient Greece?' pupils expanded their knowledge of the Bronze Age world by learning about the Ancient Greek city-states. In 'Ancient Greek civilisation: what is its most significant legacy?' pupils will take their knowledge of Greek society and culture, deepen this further and explore its lasting legacy.

In ‘Iron Age Britain: what have historians learnt about Iron Age Britain?’ pupils were invited to contrast their strong understanding of early civilisations with Iron Age Britain. In Ancient Greek civilisation: what do we know about ancient Greece? pupils are able to apply their understanding of these places to Bronze Age Greece.

In this unit, pupils establish broad knowledge of ancient Greek civilisation. They learn about the geography and location of the ancient Greek city-states, Athens and Sparta's rivalry, and evaluate what ancient Greek myths can tell us about Ancient Greek culture.

Ancient Greek civilisation: what do we know about ancient Greece?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Which of these best describes the location of Sparta?

Complete the sentence. In Sparta, {{ }} were sent to train as soldiers at the age of 7.

Who could be part of the council in Sparta?

Which statements describe Sparta and which describe Athens? 

What weapon did women in Sparta learn to use?

In Ancient Greece, what were Athens, Sparta and Corinth?

someone owned by someone else who forces them to work with no pay

a group of 500 men that looked after the city business in Athens

people who have the job to defend a country on land usually in war

someone who makes a living growing crops or rearing animals

Which people did each of these things in Athens?

Complete the sentence. Athens is situated at the coast, so it made a lot of money from trading by {{ }}.

Complete the sentence with a single word. Athens is where {{ }} began.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Sparta's rivalry with Athens

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.