Athens Vs. Sparta

Athens vs Sparta All cities around the world have individualized customs and laws to specifically benefit their society. One would assume that two cities within close proximity would share many of these customs. With only 150 miles in between, it would be hard to imagine that Athens and Sparta could be so abundant in differences. Yet, with the information learned, few similarities are exhibited. There are many differences between Spartan and Athenian civilizations with regards to their government, economics, and cultural values. One of the main differences between Spartan and Athenian civilizations is their governments. In 500 B.C.E., Athens became a democracy in which “the administration is the hands, not of the few, but of the many…” (Document