The question of whether Athens or Sparta should have ruled Greece hinges on their contrasting values and governance styles. Athens, with its emphasis on democracy, arts, and philosophy, offered a model of cultural and intellectual advancement that many found appealing. In contrast, Sparta's militaristic and disciplined society prioritized strength and order, which was effective for defense but less conducive to broader cultural development. Ultimately, the ideal governance for Greece might have been a balance of both city-states' strengths, fostering a society that values both democracy and military prowess.
Sparta was ruled by only a few of its men, but Athens was ruled by all of its male citizens.
Sparta Of Course
Sparta was ruled by two kings and its council, the Gerousia.
ATHENS
Pericles ruled Athens in 460 b.c when Athens and Sparta were the most powerful city-states
The difference between Athens and Sparta is:SParta is a oligarchy.Athens is a direct-democracyOne difference between the city-states of Athens in Sparta was that Sparta was ruled by a king while Athens was overseen by a democratically elected group.
The government in Sparta was that unhealthy babies were to be killed and young boys were sent to the army. In athens they created a democracy. In Sparta they were ruled by two kings until they died and in athen they were ruled by archons
Sparta
This changed over the centuries. Sparta was ruled by two kings, a council. and an assembly Athens was ruled first by a king, then an aristocracy, then by a tyrant, then by an assembly of the people. Persia was ruled by a king and his council.
They wanted to punish the persians for attacking Greece
Sparta
Olympia was a site, and therefore not ruled by anyone. People are ruled. Olympia was in the territory of the city of Elis.