Athens and Sparta in the ancient Greece world are both revered by many modern civilizations as being foundry influences on modern democracy. The two city states‚ however‚ were polar opposites in how they viewed democracy and ran their government. Sparta was known for its military prowess and power‚ while Athens has always been famed for its progress in the arts and sciences. While both being developmentally different and butting heads sometimes‚ they both were integral voices on how similar democratic
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Athens vs. Sparta Athens and Sparta in contrast had many similarities and differences such as the view on women‚ politics‚ economy and military structure. Sparta and Athens each had similarities and differences regarding the status and view of women in society. Women in Sparta were judged on their physique and physical and athletic state. Women in Sparta had designated arenas in which they would exercise and compete in athletic tournaments‚ usually secluded from the men who were out training
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There were three social classes in Sparta and four in Athens. Spartan classes were the Spartiates‚ perioeci‚ and helots. The Spartiates were native Spartans with political rights and served in the army. The perioeci were foreigners who carried out most of the trade in Sparta. Helots were slaves who came from the lands that the Spartans had conquered (Sparta.net). These helots were generally treated better than other Greek slaves; they kept a portion of the crops they farmed‚ lived as a family‚ could
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1-3 Part 1 Q 2. Athens/Sparta: ALERT: This question is not comparing Athens and Sparta First‚ Identify and analyze 5 components of Athens that gave it strength. Then 5 components that weakened it. Second‚ Identify and analyze 5 components of Sparta that gave it strength. Then 5 components that weakened it. (You probably will want to include consideration of the following aspects - political‚ social‚ economic‚ and cultural aspects). Third‚ 1 thing" you admired about Athens? 1 "thing" you disliked
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I would like to live in Athens rather than Sparta. This is my choice. I would like to suggest this to you. It is interesting and I think you will agree too. There are several reasons why I think Athens is better place to live than Sparta. First‚ Athens is a democratic city. I think it is very important to let us have a chance to vote or to choose things that we want‚ or I think the city will be very cruel and scary. However‚ Sparta is one of the city-states that have communist government. It is seem
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Athens vs. Sparta Athens and Sparta were rival city-states who battled for control over Greece. Spartans prided on their courageous men instead of the arts‚ learning or architect. While‚ on the other hand‚ Athens glorified itself on its’ beautiful temples and buildings‚ its poetry‚ and its philosophy that dominated all other places in the known world. Many historians debate whether it would be better to live in Athens or Sparta. It is know that it would be better to live in Athens because of their
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and 323BCE‚ experienced two significant territories – Athens and Sparta. Sparta would become known as a significant warrior state. Athens would become known as the birthplace of democracy. This paper will detail the political differences and the political similarities of these two territories. This paper will address these differences and similarities using the following prescribed guidelines: 1-How did the people in Athens and Sparta obtain the right to participate in public life and make
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The Differences Between Athens and Sparta Athens and Sparta‚ two of the most influential powers in ancient Europe‚ were quite different in many ways. Some of the main differences between Athens and Sparta were their governments‚ their education systems‚ their people’s rights‚ and the way their people were treated as a whole. They had completely different forms of government. They had educational systems that taught things almost completely opposite of each other‚ one military-based and one more
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Period 8&9 Argumentative Essay: Sparta vs. Athens Sparta taught its people for only practical reasons. All their education was directed toward prompt obedience to authority. I believe Sparta is the best place to live in the world. Sparta offers women more freedom. Some people think that the Spartan government is cruel. Sparta is feared by other city-states due to its strong military. “All their education was directed toward
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The golden ages of Rome and Athens‚ a period of important benchmarks for the system of citizenship in history. Athens in 430 B.C. went into the golden age‚ while Rome went to the golden age in 130 B.C.‚ citizenship was honored in both societies‚ but what makes a citizenship system considered good? A well-constructed citizenship system should contain the best offer to foreigners‚ citizens participation in government‚ and organization of citizens in social class‚ which Rome comes superior in. Foreigners
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