powerful army, free male citizens, and located on a peninsula
Sparta was the most common one
Athens and Sparta both had very efficient fighting forces and and were the two powerhouse cities in Greece.
yes it was common practice in antiquity.
they both learned how to run,jump,and fight
they both learned how to run,jump,and fight
Strong , because Athens and Sparta would be to busy fighting with each other (common sense)
To face a more powerful common enemy
Strong , because Athens and Sparta would be to busy fighting with each other (common sense)
Athens and Sparta were both city-states in ancient Greece that played significant roles in Greek history and culture. They shared a common language and religious beliefs, and both participated in the Olympic Games. However, they differed significantly in their societal structures and values; Athens was known for its emphasis on democracy, philosophy, and the arts, while Sparta was a militaristic society focused on discipline, strength, and training warriors. This divergence in priorities shaped their respective cultures and led to distinct lifestyles for their citizens.
It was neither good nor bad. It was common practice in antiquity.
They formed an alliance because they wanted to rebel against the Persians. Athens had all the brains and Sparta had all the war like abilities. Athens needed someone that was good in war. Even though Athens had a strong army it was still too small to over ride the Persian Empire. The Persians were a common enemy for Athens and Sparta. They both had something in common; liking the Persians. So the more people Athens had in their army the more likely it is for Athens to win. In the end Athens does win the war against the Persians but there are many more wars the Athenians and the Persians have had against each other.