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They restricted travel out of their area due to suspicion of outsiders
Sparta
They encouraged travel and trade because they were close to the aegean sea
Athens
The birthplace of democracy
Athens
Had a oligarchy( the rule of a few)
Sparta
Their main law making body was a assembly where all citizens met and discussed stuff
Athens
women did not participate in politics
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had a class of slaves/helots who did their work while they spent their time training in the military.
sparta
women had no rights
Athens
women had some rights
sparta
strong NAVY
Athens
Strong ARMY
Sparta
Taught reading, writing, math, music, poetry, philosophy and more in schools or academies.
Athens
boys taken from parents at age 7 to start training for life in the military. Learned the art of warfare and survival skills.
sparta
Military camp for only two years from age 18-20.
Athens
Age 20, placed in ranks of military and at age 30, could marry but still lived in army housing.
sparta
Education was important to the people of this city-state as they believed their government was dependent on having well-prepared citizens. Educated citizens would result in a stronger government.
Athens
Girls received little to no education - only taught spinning, weaving and other household duties.
Athens
Girls educated in subjects and could participate in gymnastics and other sports. This was thought to produce strong, healthy babies.
Sparta
Women enjoyed freedoms - could move around, own property and looked over property when husband was away.
Sparta
Women were kept at home and considered property of their husbands
Athens
Simple Lifestyle - no luxuries
sparta
democracy with the rule of the people
athens
Enjoyed luxuries and foods from all over their empire due to their ability to travel and trade.
athens
Emphasis on developing culture → art, education, architecture, drama/theater, science, philosophy and more.
athens
