The most famous city states in ancient Greece were Athens and Sparta. Dont think of Greece as a single country, they never were, more like every city having its own rules laws and independance from all others occasionally some would be able to influence others with military alliances and such but all were very independent.
Sparta and Athens
Sparta was the most powerful Polis in Greece because of the strength of it's land army. Athens' power however was rising quickly as they began to build an empire in the Aegean, with the wealth of this new empire Athens built a wall around their city; ancient Greek armies had few options for attacking walled cities and primarily needed to starve them out. This meant that Athens was now a serious rival to Sparta, the Spartans did not wish to let go of their power so demanded that Athens tear down their wall, they did not so Sparta went to war.
Athens and Sparta, along with other Greek city-states, fought against Persia during the Greco-Persian Wars, which primarily took place from 499 to 449 BCE. Key battles include the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE and the Battle of Salamis in 480 BCE. While both city-states played significant roles, Athens was particularly prominent in naval engagements, while Sparta excelled in land battles. Their collaboration was crucial in repelling Persian invasions.
One of the primary differences between Sparta and Athens was their societal focus; Sparta prioritized military training and discipline, while Athens emphasized arts, philosophy, and democratic governance. Spartan society was organized around a rigid caste system and communal living, whereas Athenian life celebrated individualism and civic participation. This distinction influenced their respective cultures, values, and institutions, shaping their roles in ancient Greece.
Athens isn't better than sparta. its the other way around!!
All the emperors of Rome were, but Sparta and Athens were around long before there was an emperor of Rome.
The Spartan league captured Athens in 404 BCE.
Pericles ruled Athens in 460 b.c when Athens and Sparta were the most powerful city-states
The most famous city states in ancient Greece were Athens and Sparta. Dont think of Greece as a single country, they never were, more like every city having its own rules laws and independance from all others occasionally some would be able to influence others with military alliances and such but all were very independent.
Athens was more of the logic city. Sparta was the city that dominated places and gained income from the defeat of many other city's
Sparta and Athens
Sparta had the largest area after it conquered the southern Peloponnese, while Athens had limited land in Attica, until it created an empire for 50 years of the GREEK cities in the eastern Aegean Sea littoral.
they died in the late 8th centery it was awsome i was there :D
The Polis of Lacedaemon was much larger than any other in Greece at the time. Lacedaemon, now known as Sparta, covered around 8000 square kilometres whereas the whole of Attica, Athens' territory just about reached 2500.
Athens was a democratic society known for its focus on arts, education, and intellectual pursuits, while Sparta had a militaristic society with a strong emphasis on physical training and discipline. Athens valued individual freedom and creativity, while Sparta prioritized military prowess and collective welfare. Overall, Athens was more focused on cultural development and trade, while Sparta was centered around military strength and maintaining a disciplined society.
No, life in Athens and Sparta was not the same for everyone. In Athens, only male citizens had full rights and participated in the democratic process, while women, slaves, and foreigners had fewer rights. In Sparta, the social system revolved around the military, and all citizens underwent rigorous military training, while slaves known as helots performed manual labor.