they conquered and enslaved their neighbors
One could lead an expeditionary force while the other maintained security at home.
they had different forms of government, Sparta had oligarchy while Athens had democracy. in Athens, you became a man when you turned 18, in Sparta you had to be 30. for money Athens had drachmas and Sparta had obols.
Sparta women lived freely while athen women couldn't even leave the house.
Ancient Sparta did not experience a "golden age" in the same way that Athens did during its classical period. While Sparta was known for its military prowess and societal structure, its power peaked in the 5th century BCE, particularly after victories in the Peloponnesian War. However, this dominance was short-lived, leading to internal strife and eventual decline. Thus, while Sparta had periods of significant influence, it lacked a sustained cultural or intellectual flourishing typically associated with a golden age.
Athens and Sparta fought against Persia during the Greco-Persian Wars, which took place between 499 BCE and 449 BCE. Key Battles Involving Both Athens and Sparta: Battle of Marathon (490 BCE) – Athens defeated the Persians (Sparta arrived too late to help). Battle of Thermopylae (480 BCE) – Sparta led the defense under King Leonidas. Battle of Salamis (480 BCE) – Athens led a major naval victory. Battle of Plataea (479 BCE) – A combined force of Sparta, Athens, and other Greek city-states defeated the Persian army, ending the second invasion. So, the most active joint effort by Athens and Sparta against Persia was around 480–479 BCE.
While Athenian economy had depended on trade, Sparta's economy had relied upon farming and on conquering other people.
athens wanted peace while sparta wanted war
One could lead an expeditionary force while the other maintained security at home.
Athens had a strong navy, while Sparta had a better army
The helots did all the farmwork and craftsmanship of Sparta, while full Spartans did the fighting.
they had different forms of government, Sparta had oligarchy while Athens had democracy. in Athens, you became a man when you turned 18, in Sparta you had to be 30. for money Athens had drachmas and Sparta had obols.
sparta turned Messenian people to slaves after capturing them. slaves did farmwork while men went to be part of army. did this to capture more lands and to frighten other greek city states
The direct distance between Sparta and Athens is 212.7 kilometers. While to two city-states could reach each other by land, they often sailed because it was quicker.
Athens focused on education while Sparta focused on strength and their warlike abilities.
The difference between Athens and Sparta is:SParta is a oligarchy.Athens is a direct-democracyOne difference between the city-states of Athens in Sparta was that Sparta was ruled by a king while Athens was overseen by a democratically elected group.
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life in athens was focused on education while life in sparta was focused on the military