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Why do you think democracy developed in Athens and not in Sparta?
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∙ 11y ago
Sparta had a limited democracy - they had to as the citizens would not fight if the citizens didn"t have a say on both war and the important issues of government.
Athens developed from a limited democracy to a radical one as the citizens were sick of the rule and exploitation by the aristocratic oligarchs. After an initial limited democracy under Cleisthenes, and the return of the oligarchs during and after the Persian invasion, Ephialtes restored democracy, was murdered for it, and his deputy Pericles took over, developing it into a radical democracy where the citizens in fortnightly assembly made the decisions and the council implemented them.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 11y agothey were too buff and ate donuts
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How did Athens and Sparta had different forms of government?
Sparta was ruled by two hereditary kings from separate families. The kings' power was limited by a 28 member council of elders. Athens was a direct democracy meaning all of the Athenian citizens could vote on legislation.
In which way was life in Athens different than Sparta?
Sparta: Women had more rights than Athens. They were expected to be strong and protect the house if the men were not home. They were expected to produce stong healthy boys as well. Sparta focused mainly on the human body strength and military rather than research, development, and government. Sparta was more poor than Athens. I think Sparta had less slaves as well. Sparta's God was if Im not mistaken, Ares or Artemis. Athens: Women had less rights than Sparta and I think they were not allowed to leave the house without a slave or the husband. Athens focused on research, development, and government producing democracy which spread throughout Greece. Athens was generally a rich city. Athens' God was Athena.
Did women have more rights in either of the city-states Sparta or Athens?
The women of Sparta had rights, participating in sports and open lifestyle, compared with Athenian women who were kept in purdah in the home rearing children and working in the house and garden.
Who had a simpler life Athens or Sparta?
Athens built it's city-state on intellectualism. They valued education and philosophy above all else. They did have a strong military and all males had to attend two years of military school once they turned 18 years old. Sparta was a military city-states. Spartan boys were sent to military school at the age of 7, and spent years enduring harsh training and conditions.
What war did Sparta and Athens work together in?
The Peloponnesian war which stared at 431 BCE and lasted until 404 BCE. The Spartans won this war but could not exploit the benefits of their victory as they were too weak to re establish the state and the power they once had.
What is the political system of Athens and Sparta?
Athens had a democracy where citizens participated in decision-making through voting in the assembly and serving on juries, while Sparta had an oligarchy with two kings and a council of elders called the Gerousia that held significant power. Sparta also had a unique dual system with two kings sharing power.
Which enjoyed more luxuries Athens or Sparta?
Athens I think
How did Athens and Sparta had different forms of government?
Sparta was ruled by two hereditary kings from separate families. The kings' power was limited by a 28 member council of elders. Athens was a direct democracy meaning all of the Athenian citizens could vote on legislation.
Why do you think democracy expanded in Athens but not in Sparta?
Personally, I think that democracy expanded in Athens and not Sparta, because Athens had a different kind of government from the start and democracy worked for them. Sparta was more military based and were always prepared to fight war. This is just the type of system they had. Oddly, their city-state vanished without trace after the Peloponnesian war. Doesn't that say something good about democracies? Athens had a better system. Overall, both city-states saw their way fit and the other one was wrong. Why would you try your enemies kind of government instead of sticking with your own? This must be what the Spartans thought.
Why do you think they lived in Athens and not in Sparta?
Who is they. The citizens of Sparta lived in Sparta. The citizens of Athens lived in Athns. Each preferred their own city, which is why they were citizens of that city.
Is Athens better then Sparta?
In academics, Athens was better. When it came to fighting, Sparta was better.
What city state was most envious of Athens?
Sparta i think
Did Athens or Sparta have more shipbuilders?
athens did i think... YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO YOUR TEACHERS NOT GOING ON THE INTERNET AND CHEATING DUMMIES
In the war of Athens and Sparta do you think Persia would be more stornger?
yes
In a war with Athens and Sparta do you think Persia size would make Persia strong or weak?
Strong , because Athens and Sparta would be to busy fighting with each other (common sense)
What empires are north of Athens and Sparta?
i don't really think that there were empires in north Greece
What did ancient Sparta think of Athens?
Athens' feelings towards Sparta could differ from person to person and most important from time period to time period. For example, the story of the Battle of Thermopylae was considered very heroic but sometimes Spartan culture was made fun of in plays but in the same play Spartans could be seen as admirable (Aristophanes' Lysistrata, for example).Also, of course, if Athens was at war with Sparta, they would have a much different opinion of them.But one thing that they were very known for was the fact that they were supposed to be very brief with their words with a dry wit, the etymology for the word "laconic" is a reference to Sparta.
