Monday, March 9, 2009

Athens vs. Sparta

If you were to travel back in time to ancient Greece, which polis would you want to be a citizen of? In your response, write a topic sentence, include at least 3 details to support your opinion, and then write a concluding sentence.

51 comments:

Anonymous said...

If I was given the choice to go back in time I would want to be a Spartian. I would want to live there because women could own land and even take part in some business. Also, they were big in physical strength and sports. If I am not in school I am usually playing or practicing some kind of sport. That is why I would be a Spartian if I could travel back in time.

Anonymous said...

If I had a choice to live in Athens or Sparta, I would choose Athens. I don't want to be in a military and I am not that athletic. I also don't want to have to cheat, lie, and steal to win. Athens invented theater and I am not bad at theater. That is why I want to live in Athens.

Anonymous said...

If i could choose to go back in time and be able to choose to be a Spartan. I would choose Sparta because the women were able to own land and take some part in buisness. Also they were very athletic and they got to do spear throwing and a couple other sports. My last reason is because they were very strong in fighting and were good fighters. That is why i would want to be a Spartan rather than a Athenian.

Anonymous said...

If I could go back in time To live in Athens or sparta I would pick Athens. In Athens the men aren't rushed to become military solders at a military base.The men of Athens have lots of rights and responsibilities, that I am used to. If I were a girl I would want to live in sparta because I would have more rights,but I am not so I would want to live in Athens. That's why I would want to be a Athenian.

Anonymous said...

If I could go bace in time, I would be a Spartan. First, I am very athletic, and I love sports. Being able to do that all day long would be great. Also, in Athens, as a women, you were not allowed to own land, or take any part in buisnesses. Basically, I would have no freedom, and be stuck at home the whole day. That would stink. Being a Spartan I could do a lot more. That is why I would want to be a Spartan.

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Anonymous said...

if i had the choice to go back in time and live in Athens or Sparta i would go and live in with the Athens.i would go and live with the Athens because if you were weak and you were born in sparta you be taken to the hill side and you would be left there to die.seondly i would not want to go to war and have a chance of dying.lastly i would be able to vote and the girls can't.

Anonymous said...

If I were to travel back in time to Sparta or Athens, I would choose to live in Athens. Sparta was mean and didn't have a lot of food. I would not survive in Sparta because I like to eat and I am not strong at all. I like the rules better in Athens because they are less strict. I do not like to do military work at seven years old by force. In Athens they are smart and do theater, and I love to do theater! Sparta is not fair. They cheat, steal, and lie. That's why I would want to be an Athenian instead of a Spartan!!!

Anonymous said...

If I could choose to live in Athens or Sparta I would choose Athens. I would choose Athens because the rules of Athens were not as harsh as Sparta's. I'm not really a war person. I'm also not very athletic. If I lived in Sparta and my child was weak, I know i would never be able to let it die. I would be way happier to be an Athenian because I value intelligence, art, math, architecture, science, and theater. That's why I would choose to be an Athenian.

Anonymous said...

I would rather be an Athenian for a few different reasons. First, Sparta only cared about war. Boys went to a war training camp at 7 or 8, and trained for 13 years. Also, Athens had many achievements. For example, they invented the theater, held the Olympics, and many other things. I could do other things than being a soldier. Athens, unlike Sparta, also had democracy. If I was an Athenian, I could have at least some rights, while Spartans didn't have a lot an Athenian rather than a Spartan.

Anonymous said...

If I was given a choice to go back I time I would want to be an Athenian women. One reason is because they were intelligent. Second is because they invented theater. Last I liked their government better. If i were to travel back in time I would go back ancient Athens.

Anonymous said...

If I could be transported back to Athens or Sparta, I would want to be transported to Sparta. I would want to be transported to Sparta for several reasons. One, women had several more rights than women in other polises. Second, you had to be strong and agile, I try my best to be the best I can be at the sports I play. Third, women could live on their own or get married because they could own land. I think it would be an honor to be a Spartan despite some of the horrific things that they do!

Anonymous said...

If I could go back in time to be an Athenian or Spartan community,I would live in an Athenian family. The reason why I would be in the Athenian community is because first of all I hate war. I also hate it when people die. Secondly I would much rather spend my time getting smarter then stronger. Lastly I would want all infants to live even if they are sick.These are some reasons why I would want to live in Athens.

Anonymous said...

If I could go back in time I would rather go back to Athens. I would rather go back to Athens because they had a more organized democracy than Sparta. Also, in Athens you were more focused on intelligence. Athenians were also very known for there dedication to peace, and that they were ready for war if they needed to be. That's why I would want to travel back to Athens.

Anonymous said...

If I could go back in time, I would want to be an Athenian. In Athens, they valued intelligence. They worshiped Athena as their patron goddess, and Athena seems like a much better god than Ares. I wouldn't want to live in Sparta because of all the training and pain you would have to go through. Overall, I think that Athens is a much better city-state than Sparta. Those are the reasons why I would rather live in Athens.

Anonymous said...

If I could go back in time, I would want to be an Athenian. In Athens, they valued intelligence. They worshiped Athena as their patron goddess, and Athena seems like a much better god than Ares. I wouldn't want to live in Sparta because of all the training and pain you would have to go through. Overall, I think that Athens is a much better city-state than Sparta. Those are the reasons why I would rather live in Athens.

Anonymous said...

If I was to go back in time I would like to live in Athens.One reason is that I could get rich a lot easier than Sparta. Another reason is that I could get to stay with my family longer.Also I could have a lot of free time. That is why I would like to live in Athens.

Anonymous said...

If I could go back in time and grow up either in Sparta or Athens, I would choose Sparta. First and most important Athens is to educational for me. Second in Sparta only the healthiest children live, but I am very healthy so I would live. Also, children also started training very young. Training is very similar to sports so I would be in luck because I would love to play sports as a young kid. Finally I would like to be known for strength and bravery, especially as a girl because girls are underestimated sometimes. Being a Spartan would be so great I would absolutely love it.

Anonymous said...

If I were to travel back in time to be an Athenian or a Spartan, I would be an Athenian. I would want to be an Athenian because I would get to work with children and I love to work with children. Second, Athenians valued art and I love art! Lastly, I think even though in Sparta I would get more rights, they're just too harsh. That's why I would become an Athenian.

Anonymous said...

If I got a choice to go back in time and be either an Athenian or Spartian I would be an Spartian. First, they love to be athledic and Athenian women don't have a socail life. For example, men are the only ones with a social life. They do the shopping, gossiping, and hanginng out.Spartian women have more of a life. Also Spartians would have to train constantly, but I don't care because I love sports.The other reason is they are fans of war and cheating. I am sneaky for war and i think it can be fun.I would not want to be a Athenian because women have NO social life.Sparta may have crel punishments, but I still would want to be a Spartian.

Anonymous said...

If I could go back in time and had to pick to be in Athens or Sparta I would pick Sparta because In Athens women don't have as many rights as the women in Sparta do. Another reason is that I love doing sports and I am physically fit to play in the Olympics. These are some reasons why I want to be a Sparta.

Anonymous said...

If I could travel back in time, I would be an Athenian Male for a lot of reasons. First, Athenian man had more rights then Spartan man. Second, Athenian men could get jobs and have a family, unlike Sparta who has to go to military camp at age 8. Last, I don't know if I was strong as a baby or not, so I could have been killed!Those are the reasons I would have wanted to be an Athenian.

Anonymous said...

If I had to choose to be a Spartan or Anthenian I would be a Spartan One reason why I would be a Spartan is because I love sports and athletics. Another reason is I hate to lose and so does Sparta. My last reason is because the Spartans were good at war and fighting. That is why I would pick Sparta over Athens.

Anonymous said...

If I could ever go back in to time and pick Athens or Sparta, I would pick to go to Athens. First I would pick Athens because even though they are snobby and cocky, I would love to have the Learning ability that they had. Secondly I would not have to worry about Physical strength as much as people did in Sparta. Third, I would like that people could own slaves - although cruel- I think they could be very helpful around the house. I would also love to be an Athenian because it would be more fun than having to be a Spartan. Those are only a few reasons why I would want to become an Athenian.

Anonymous said...

There are many reasons why i want to be a Athenian.First they would not kill there weak kids. Another thing was because sparta though in wars and i belive in love and peace .Also I do not like tranning to throw a spear.these are some of the reason why i would not want to live in sparat.

Anonymous said...

if I had to choose between Athens or Sparta I would live in Athens. First all the were based on were war.I don't have a passion for war or to serve in the army. I also don't like to lie, cheat or steal.Also why were you punished severely punished for ling cheating and stealing. I would hate training for 13 years away from home. thats the reasons i would choose Athens.

Anonymous said...

I would rather be a sparta because. If I ha had the choice when I went to bake in time, I would rather be a sparta that an Athenian because they had weaapons and I could go to war. A Another thing why I would like to be a Sparta in sted of a Athers. Spartas would rather have men anyway so you would de a Athens I would be a fighter good at war. If you were? Weak you were left to to die. You had a vary lonf truning to be ahorer. That is why I would rather be a Sparta then an Athens.

Anonymous said...

If I had the chance to go back in time to live in Athens or in Sparta, I would like to live in Athens. One reason I would like to live in Athens is that if were in Sparta, I would most likely not have a chance to live. At least I would have a chance to live if I were in Athens. Second, if I could be an Athenian, I could clean and work with children. I like to work with kids and I like to clean. Lastly, the people of Athens like art and I love art! These are some reasons why I would like to be an Athenian rather than a Spartian.

Anonymous said...

If I could travel back in time. The reason why is I would want to be in the polis Athens because they are a democracy,they are smart.On Theater,philosophy,science,math,& architecture. Athens were Intellagence,smart,clever,and brainy. Athens traded lots

Anonymous said...

If I could travel back in time I would want to be in the polis Athens. They are a democracy ,they are smart on theater, science, math,and architecture. Athens were intelligent, smart, clever,and brainy. Athens traded lots of things and they did trade a lot stuff they traded with Sparta. Citizens governed themselves. They have a say about their laws and government. Athens and Sparta had a rival with Athens vs. Sparta. They had a war against each other. That is what I really like about Athens and even the part about the war against Sparta.

Anonymous said...

If I had the choice to go back to Ancient Greece I would have to choose Athens or Sparta. I would choose Athens because it is aboult mostly wisdom, but also about war. I would choose Sparta because woman had more rights like they could do sports and own land and they could do stuff only men could do in other city-state.That is why I would travel back in time to be an Athens person or a Sparta person.

Anonymous said...

If I was given the choice to go back in time I would be a Spartian.I would want rights and be active. Also I would want to be a Spartian because woman could take part in owning land and take part in bussiness. That is why I want to be a Spartain.

Anonymous said...

If there was a time machine that had a Athens button and a Sparta button without hesitation I would hit the Athens button. I would rather be in Athens because I could not take the harsh physical labor they do. I also do not want to be a Spartan because I'd rather be smart than be strong. The last reason why I want to be a Athenian is because Sparta kills there infants that don't seem strong enough! Those are the reasons why I want to be a Athenian.

Anonymous said...

If I had to choose Athens or Sparta to live in it would have to be Athens. I would not want to be a Spartan because I would not be able to take the constant training. I also would hate the fact that sometimes i would have to steal to stay alive. It would be so hard to watch a poor innocent baby die too. The fact of if I got hurt I wouldn't be able to reveal my pain would be terrible. That is why I would not want to be a Spartan and Athens would be my choice.

Anonymous said...

If I were to go back in time i would be a Spartan. One reason is that I would be very good because I am very athletic and do lots of sports. Another reason is that I like to have compitition "wars" with other people and compete with them. Lastly is that I would be able to be treated pretty equally with men and do many more things than Athenian women. Those are the reasons I would want to be a Spartan if I went back in time.

Anonymous said...

If I were to travel back in time I would deffinetly be a Athenian for a couple reasons. The first reason is that Sparta has a lot of big punishments.For example if there were a baby born and it didn't appear strong they would carry it to the hill side and leave it there to die. The second reason is that Athens were respected because of democracy. Also they were intelligent for Math and Science. Athenian women would always stay at home taking care of the children. I love to watch kids. Last, the boys in Sparta would leave there mothers at the age of 7 yrs. I get home sick just from going to a summer camp. Thats why I want to be an Athenian.

Anonymous said...

If I had a choice between Athens and Sparta, I would be Spartan. I like Sparta more because you have to train all your life until you become a great warrior. Plus whenever I play a game or something, I always try to cheat without being noticed. I guess if I did become a Spartan, that would be aloud.

Anonymous said...

I would rather be and athens because you have more freedom because all the sparta people do is wars.Next i do not want to throw my kid on a hill and make him die or sufer.Lastly the men got to go to wine party's and go shopping while the women are whatching the kids the whole time.That is why i would rather be a athens then a sparta.

Anonymous said...

If I could go back in time to either ancient Sparta or Athens, I would choose to go to Athens. The reason that I would choose Athens is because of their democracy. People have a say in the government. Athenians were very intelligent people. They loved the Arts. Theater was important and so was science and architecture. The one thing that amazes me is that they were intelligent people, and they worshiped gods and goddesses.

Anonymous said...

If I could go back in time to Sparta or Athens, I would choose Sparta. I think that I would have been a good Spartan because I am strong and would be good in battle. Sparta had many wars and I would have to fight in the wars. In Sparta, boys went away at 7 years old to train to fight. I would be a great warrior!

Anonymous said...

If I would want to travel back in time, I would want to be a Spartian male because I am a good athlete, also because my family has a military history.My Dad was in the Marine Corps. Puppa Billings was in the USAF. On my Mom"s side of the family, my Puppa Coulombe was in the Navy. I used to steal things from my brother's room, so I am a good thief! I even used to lie when I was younger! I also cheated at board games. I get vicious when I yell, or when I get yelled at. All of these things I've explained is proof that I would be a good Spartan!

Anonymous said...

If I had a choice to go back to the past and either be a Athenian or Spartan I would choose to be a Spartan. The main reason is that Spartan women are more equal to spartan men. In Sparta the woman did not have to stay home all day and watch the children, were in Athens the woman had to. In Sparta they believed the woman grew up strong and healthy so they would have strong and healthy children. The woman in Sparta could compete in wrestling and spear throwing I think that is more fair if the woman had a choice if they wanted to compete in those sports. They did not have to if they did not want to. That is why I would rather be a Spartan than an Athenian.

Anonymous said...

When I leave Miss Whitaker's room I would rather be a Spartan. My first reason is because as a woman I would have more rights. Also I would probably live long because I am not a sissy. I am also not a brain-i-ac like people in Athens. I would want to be a Spartan because I would have two gods, Ares and Artemis. That is why I want to be a Spartan.

Anonymous said...

if I could go back in time Back to Greece I would be a Spartian. I would be a Spartian because they are very athletic and I play a lot of sports. They also spent all their money on their army and the army is very important to me. Most of the time I am at school but when I am out I play soccer! That is why I would Spartian if I could go back in time

Anonymous said...

If I could go back in time I would want to be an Athenians.First, because in Sparta all you do is work on the army and making it stronger. If you live in Athens you get to do a lot more stuff like go to party's play in the Olympics and go to the agora.That is why I would rather be a Athenian

Anonymous said...

If I had the choice of being a Athenian or a Spartan I would be an Spartan. I know you have to leave your baby to die if they don't appear strong as a infant, but Athenians have an much more boring life than Spartans. Spartans also have more rights. I would rather be a Spartan because, first the women have a more fair and equal life with men, where as Athenian women had to stay home and cook, raise the children, clean the house etc. while the men shop and hang out with their friends. Next Spartans were a lot stronger. girls acually got to train and compete in wrestling and spear throwing, that is a lot more than Athenian women got to do. They were athletic and so so am I, I do a lot of sports such as, soccer, softball, basketball, dance, and track. These are some of the reasons I would rather be a Spartan.

Anonymous said...

If I was given the choice to go back
in time I would want to be an Athenian.I want to be an Athenian because I would like to worship Athena. I like her because she is the goddess of wisdom and in the Percy Jackson series she is the mother of Annabeth, who is one of the main characters. I also like Athens because of the Parthenon. This is why I would want to be an Athenian.

Anonymous said...

I would rather be a Spartan than an Athenan.They really knew how to fight. Also,they had more money than Athenians so they could afford to get better supplies such as, bronze swords,chariots,& horses. I like the fact that Spartan's god of war is Aries. Aries is my favorite god. These are just a few reasons why I'd like to be a Spartan.

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