Athens had less concentrated power.
While Athenian economy had depended on trade, Sparta's economy had relied upon farming and on conquering other people.
athenian boys went to school ;spartan boys served in the military
His name was Pericles
Pericles' decision to attack Sparta
Pelopponesian war, fought between Sparta and her alllies, and the Athenian Empire
Athens had a unique government, a direct democracy. This meant that every Athenian citizen voted on laws and legislation. Sparta was ruled by two kings and a 28 member council of elders.
The Athenian government was trying to be a democracy but did not succeed. The Spartans government was entirely different. The Spartans had an Oligarchy and a Monarchy. An Oligarchy is a government or council ruled by few people.
The Spartan government operated very differently than the Athenian government. Unlike Athens's democracy, in which every citizen had a vote, Sparta had an oligarchic government (a government ruled by a few people). Also the assembly could only vote on yes-or-no laws, but could not debate issues.
athenian boys went to school ;spartan boys served in the military
Sparta had a warrior society and the Athens had a a democratic government. Sparta boys began training a 7 years old for a lifetime. Athenian boys attended school if their families could afford it.
how was the Athenian government ruled prior to democracy
Philosophy, theatre, education, literature and thought.