What are some major differences between Sparta and Athens?

What are some major differences between Sparta and Athens?

The main difference between Athens and Sparta is their government, economy, and society. Athenian society, which was based on trade, valued art and culture and was ruled under a form of democracy. Spartan society, on the other hand, was a militant society whose economy was based on farming and conquering.

What disadvantages did Athens have over Sparta?

Athens did not have such a strong army as Sparta, but its navy was better developed. Athens did have another advantage, which was that many of their allies gave them financial support. The main disadvantage for the Athenians was that around 430 BCE, a plague struck Athens.

What were the advantages of Sparta?

The Spartan way of life was, in the Peloponnesian War as in all wars before and after, their greatest advantage: absolute loyalty to their autocratic kings coupled with a nearly undefeatable army gave the Spartans staying power that the Athenians, subject to the whims of the civilian population, could never match.

What are some advantages of Sparta?

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• Strong land army, protection. Sparta advantage.
• Women could own property. Sparta advantage.
• Women had freedom. Sparta advantage.
• Strength/training. Sparta advantage.
• Possibly could make faster decisions. Sparta advantage.
• Democracy. Athens advantage.
• Powerful, able to conquer.
• Surrounded by hostile city-states.

Was the Spartan 300 real?

In short, not as much as suggested. It is true there were only 300 Spartan soldiers at the battle of Thermopylae but they were not alone, as the Spartans had formed an alliance with other Greek states. It is thought that the number of ancient Greeks was closer to 7,000. The size of the Persian army is disputed.

What were some characteristics of Athenian democracy?

Greek democracy created at Athens was direct, rather than representative: any adult male citizen over the age of 20 could take part, and it was a duty to do so. The officials of the democracy were in part elected by the Assembly and in large part chosen by lottery in a process called sortition.

What are two similarities between Athens and Sparta?

One of the main ways they were similar was in their form of government. Both Athens and Sparta had an Assembly, whose members were elected by the people. Sparta was ruled by two kings, who ruled until they died or were forced out of office. Athens was ruled by archons, who were elected annually.

Is government as an oligarchy a characteristic of Athens Sparta or both?

The correct option is (A) Athens. The Word Oligarchy is a type of power structure where power exercised by a privileged group of people.

Did Athens and Sparta speak Greek?

ATHENS and Sparta were both Greek cities and their people spoke a common language. In every other respect they were different. In ancient times the Greeks lived in city states. Each state had its own laws, government and money but they shared the same language and religion.