Ancient Greece: Comparing Athens and Sparta

Help students understand the key differences between the two leading city-states in ancient Greece with this engaging social studies worksheet for middle grades! Athens and Sparta were the two most powerful city-states in ancient Greece, yet they were located in different parts of Greece and had very different cultures. In this inviting one-page worksheet, students will read 20 statements describing characteristics of a city-state. Learners will need to conduct research in order to identify if each statement is describing the city-state of Athens or Sparta. After completing this worksheet, teachers can prompt students to identify how the rivalry and fundamental differences between Athens and Sparta led to the Peloponnesian War in 431 BCE.