Question

List 3 differences between Athens and Sparta

Answer 1

Answer:

1) Government - Athens had a democracy (Council of 500) and Sparta had an oligarch called the Council of Elders (2 kings and 28 men). 2) Economy - Athens economy was based on trade with neighbors and goods they sold at the agora. Sparta's economy was based on farming. They grew food and stole from their neighbors. 3) Education - Athens felt education like reading and writing was important so boys were educated to be artists, writers, craftsmen, etc. Only boys were educated in Athens. Athens boys did get military training when they turned 18. Spartan children were only trained to fight but both boys and girls were trained.

Answer 2

Government and economy