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
Pericles' decision to attack Sparta
His name was Pericles
Pelopponesian war, fought between Sparta and her alllies, and the Athenian Empire
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.
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 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.
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.
athenian boys went to school ;spartan boys served in the military
Philosophy, theatre, education, literature and thought.
how was the Athenian government ruled prior to democracy