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Did Sparta have a good navy?
they did not have one Sparta eventually built a navy in the latter phase of their war with Athens, but they handled it badly, and the superior seamanship of the Athenian navy resulted in the humiliating loss of several sea battles. The Spartan king Lysander conquered Athens by using the Spartan navy in a different way, with an amphibious attack on Athens.
What country has the biggest standing army?
As of October 2023, China has the largest standing army in the world, with approximately 2 million active military personnel in the People's Liberation Army (PLA). This vast size is complemented by a significant reserve force, making it one of the most formidable military powers globally. India's armed forces follow closely, with significant manpower as well.
How many battles did Sparta lose?
Only One
What are some important events in Sparta?
Probably the Olympics the wars and the theater if they even have one
What battles did Xerxes lead the Persains in?
he led a lot like the one in Athens and the marothon one
What was Athens main rivals?
One of Athens biggest rivals was Sparta.
Why are Sparta better than Athens?
Athens is better then Sparta because Athens didnt throw out babies because they were weak! Anyway, Athens is better just because:}:}:}:}:]Another ViewYet Athenian women were kept in virtual slavery at home, whereas in Sparta they were free to participate in community life. And a third of the Athenian population were owned slaves, whereas in Sparta, they were serfs. Who was' best' ?
Why did Sparta cooperate with Athens?
Athens cooperated with Sparta. Sparta assisted Athens to establish its independence after its tyrants were expelled, Athens provided major contingents as one of the cities led by Sparta resisting the Persian invasion. Athens assisted Sparta to put down an internal rebellion, but thereafter they fell out and became adversaries.
Where Sparta and Athens enemys?
Yes, because Sparta and Athens were once allies but then Athens turned on Sparta and Sparta responded with war.
List one difference between life in Sparta and Athens?
Sparta Woman had much more freedom the Athenian woman. Sparta woman also had a better education than Athens.
What is the difference between ancient Athens and Sparta?
The difference is that they were in a war, of couse one lost and one won. Can you guess which one lost? a. Spartas b. Athens If you said Athens, you are correct. The athens ruled for many years. Then Sparta came and kicked their butts in the war! AncientGreekGirl :)
Was the Peloponnesian War between Athens and Sparta?
The Peloponnesian War was between Athens and Sparta. It was after the great Persian war, when Athens and Sparta worked together to defeat Persia. The Peloponnesian War was started because Sparta feared Athens may dominate them one day. There was a big battle between them, lasting for many years, but in the end, Sparta won.
What roles did Athens and Sparta play in the Peloponnesian War?
Athens was the maritime power and Sparta was the continental power. The war slogged on and off for over thirty years until Sparta finally gained superiority at sea, and a plague brought in form the Pontic grain ships killed possibly as many as one-third of the population of Athens, leaving it, almost literally, too weak to fight.
What direction is Sparta from the capital city Athens?
no, Sparta and Athens were both the wealthiest city-states in Ancient and Classical Greece. they were totaly different city-states, Athens was the largest, but frankly Sparta is just more famous!
Did Athens or Sparta have a powerful navy?
Athens did, financed by the taxes it levied on the cities of its empire. Sparta gained one when the Persian king gave it the money to build and man it.
What are the cities of Athens and Sparta and which one is further north?
Athens and Sparta are two prominent city-states in ancient Greece, each with distinct cultures and political systems. Athens, known for its advancements in democracy, philosophy, and arts, is located in the southeastern part of Greece. Sparta, famous for its military prowess and disciplined society, is situated to the southwest of Athens. Therefore, Sparta is further north compared to Athens.
What is the difference between Sparta and Athens.?
The difference between Sparta and Athens is that in Sparta, the ruling government was a military government, while in Athens, the ruling government was a democracy. In Sparta, the people focus on military matters. That is because of the fear of an uprising by their helots. In Athens, a democracy ruled. People voted on many matters such as which one they thought was the most dangerous to their testate and even military and naval expeditions against rival statutes. The different arts such as sculpture and poetry also flourished more in Athens. Athenians believed that one should also focus themselves on matters other than military ones. Athens focused on trades, technologies, civilizations, studies,... while Sparta focused on the military. That's why Spartan warriors were the most fierce warriors in Ancient Greece. Athens also treated their children differently. For example: Boys were taught reading, writing, mathematics, music, poetry, and sports. While in Sparta, they took them away from their parents at 7 yrs. old, to train for war. Further, in Sparta, both - boys and girls went to school, but in Athens, boys went to school but the girls did not, but attended basically, house work.
