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That varied over the centuries. At the beginning of the Peloponnesian War it numbered about 36,000.
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Where did Athenian soldiers sleep?
In Athens.
Were boys trained to be loyal soldiers by Athens or Sparta?
Both.
Did Athens have a full-time army?
yes they had about 1000 foot soldiers
Who would support democracy in Athens?
Democracy in the ancient city - state of Athens was supported by its citizens who also were its soldiers [πολίτες/ οπλίτες]
Why shouldn't Athens go to war against Sparta?
Athens shouldn't go to war with Sparta because they will loose a lot of soldiers.
What was the role of soldiers in Athens?
The soldiers were a militia, called out for service when required. They were drawn from the citizens who were normally mainly farmers and tradesmen.
Was the Greeks in the battle of marathon?
No, just the ten thousand citizen soldiers of Athens and Plataia.
Why was Athens navy stronger then Spartas?
The Spartans were stronger, but Athens had a better trained army... I think. The Spartans were the "Navy Seals" of the Greek states. Roughest and toughest soldiers by far. But Athens was the best naval power of Greece.
In the fight against the Persians Sparta sent soldiers and the king while Athens provided what?
Sparta provided soldiers, naval ships and leadership of the Greek city-states. Athens provided first ships until the Persian navy was defeated, then an army in the land battles.
In the Greek government retired soldiers were given automatic seats in the Senate?
Not automatically. The soldiers, just like every other free citizen (In Athens), had to be elected into senate.
How many towns named Athens in the US?
Athens, Alabama Athens, Georgia Athens, Texas Athens, Ohio Athens, Illinois Athens, Indiana Athens, Maine New Athens, Illinois Athens, County Ohio Athens, New York Athens, Pennsylvania Athens, West Virginia Athens, Wisconsin Athens, Louisiana Athens, Michigan
Leonidas was the king of . Athens Thebes Sparta Macedon?
Sparta. He led the famous 300 - the Spartan soldiers who stood down thousands of Persian soldiers and all died in the attempt.
