They traded pottery and olive oil
The Athenian trade ban on Megara.
The Athenian economy came to be dependent on trade because a good portion of its terrain was mountainous and rocky, making it unsuitable for the growth of grain. In contrast, Sparta downplayed trade based on its fertile growing environment.
While Athenian economy had depended on trade, Sparta's economy had relied upon farming and on conquering other people.
describe what was the athenian democracy like? == ==
Agriculture, fishing and trade. Slaves played an important role in Athenian agriculture, trades and commerce, and probably matched the numbers of free men in the workforce.
Cleisthenes is referred to as the father of Athenian democracy. He reduced the power of the Athenian nobility and gave it to the people by creating an assembly for people to vote and discuss state politics.
Pisistratus was an Athenian leader who came to power in 560 B.C. He also gave the Aristrocrats land to the poor and helped Athenian trade.
people had the right to vote
Solon was the athenian ruler.
Solon
The Athenian youth learnt to work on the farm, fishing boat or trade, taught by and with his male relatives. The Spartan youth a taught physical fitness and warfighting by male instructors.
Socrates criticized Athenian leaders because he believed they were corrupt and did not act in the best interest of the people. He felt that their lack of wisdom and virtue contributed to the decline of Athenian society. However, his criticism led to his own downfall as he was ultimately condemned to death by the Athenian authorities.