Athens
Athens was called a democracy because it had one ruler
Everyone voted
Had assembly's for rule
Athens wanted more control of land
Sparta
Athens
male slaves taught until 6 years old
mothers taught girls to clean,spin thread, and cook
teachers made students memorize books
Sparta
all 7 year olds trained for battle
boys sent to barracks
girls learned wrestling, and boxing
Economy
Athens
coins for money
traded at market
traded mostly by sea
Sparta
stole farmland
slaves for goods
metal rods for money
fertile soil for crops
