The soldiers were a militia, called out for service when required. They were drawn from the citizens who were normally mainly farmers and tradesmen.
In Athens.
Athens
Both.
yes they had about 1000 foot soldiers
nothing
a higherachy
Democracy in the ancient city - state of Athens was supported by its citizens who also were its soldiers [πολίτες/ οπλίτες]
Athens shouldn't go to war with Sparta because they will loose a lot of soldiers.
No, just the ten thousand citizen soldiers of Athens and Plataia.
Athens because Athena was so smart and she's my role-model. Just my opinion.
to clean and cook
That varied over the centuries. At the beginning of the Peloponnesian War it numbered about 36,000.