SPARTA AND ATHENS TYPES OF EDUCATIN

SPARTA AND ATHENS TYPES OF EDUCATIN  Sparta   and   Athens   were   two   Greek   states   that   illustrate   two   different   types   of classic education. The   Spartans,   hard   and   warlike   people,   gave   a   purely   military   education.   At   the age of seven all boys of noble families were taken from their homes and were sent to   live   in   groups.   They   were   kept   under   a   very   strict   discipline   and   were   taught hunting,   military   scouting,   swimming   and   the   use   of   weapons.   The   Spartans despised literature, and some people think they could not even read.  At the very same time also for the nobles only the Athenians were building what we call a liberal education­ one that helps a man to develop all sides of his nature, helps   him   to   make   and   appreciate   beautiful   things   and   helps   him   to   find   the   best way of life. They thought it important to educate the body as well as the mind, and had a programme of physical training which consisted of running, jumping, writing and   throwing   the   discus.   Athenian   education   paid   special   attention   to   reading, writing and literature.  Common   people   were   not   educated;   they   were   trained   in   craftsmanship workmanship and trades. 1. Is there any difference between education in Sparta and that of Athens? a) There is no difference at all. b) There is a great difference in fact. c) There is actually little difference. 2. During the training period the Spartans lived a) At home b) In a hostel c) In a camp 3. What are the characteristics of the so­called liberal education? It trains both the body and the mind. a) b) It trains military people. c) It trains the mind only. 4. Who was given education in ancient Greece? a) Everyone who was clever enough b) Everyone who could pay for it c) Everyone who belonged to the upper class 5. Where could a boy grow into a strong and wise man? a) In Athens b) In Sparta c) Both in Sparta and Athens