Quarter 2 Assessment - Writing Portion
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Write a short response with a claim supported by at least one piece of cited evidence from each document to answer the following prompt:
Was life for women better in Athens or in Sparta?
Women in Sparta
Spartan women enjoyed more freedom than the women of other Greek city-states. They usually married around the age of 18-20, and could own property and travel on their own. Spartan girls received some schooling, and were also trained in sports such as wrestling, running, and throwing the javelin. They remained physically fit to fulfill their roles as mothers. Their main goal was to raise sons who were brave, strong Spartan soldiers.
Source: Karls, Andrea. (2001). World History: The Human Experience. 7th Edition. Chicago, IL : McGraw-Hill Education.
Document B: Textbook (Excerpt)
Women in Athens
Athenian women focused on their homes and families. Girls married at a young age, often between 14-15. Their duties were centered on having children and taking care of their households. Women of poor families helped with the farm work or sold goods in the local marketplace. Most upper-class women rarely left their houses except to attend funerals and festivals. Even then, they had to be accompanied by a male relative. For the most part, women were not active in business or government in Athens.
Source: Karls, Andrea. (2001). World History: The Human Experience. 7th Edition. Chicago, IL : McGraw-Hill Education.
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