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Questions on Sparta
1) How were the children raised in Sparta?
2) Who was Lyeurgus? and Who was Leonidas?
3) How would you describe "Classical Sparta"?
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- The Athenians were the descendants of Ionians while the Spartans descendants of Dorian invaders. Athens had a form of direct democracy. The government was elected by the upper classes. The males were only allowed to vote. Women were not allowed to vote in Athens. The Spartan form of government was oligarchy. Women also did not participate in the political life. The Athenian society consisted of three classes; aristocrats, middle class and thetes. The Spartan society also comprised of three classes; Spartiates, perioeci, and helots. Athenians believed in their cultural prowess and participation in civic body politics. The spartan way of culture was militaristic in nature. The Athenians gave their boys and girls education while the Spartans trained their children in the art of warfare. The Athenians were rich in art, architecture, literature, philosophy, science, medicine while the Spartans had only military legacy. The Athenians were steeped in luxury while the Spartans had an aversion towards luxury. When the Spartans depended on agriculture, the Athenians were excellent traders of the 5th century BC. The Spartans had total loyalty to the states. The Athenians on the otherhand, believed in the power of the people. The system of government in Corinth was oligarchy. Like Olympic games, Corinth was the home of Isthmian games. There is no doubt that the name of Athens stands high in the history of the world. The idea of democracy, role of Greek philosophers, and its contributions in the field of art, architecture, literature, religion and politics, have made it one of the greatest civilizations in history. - The ancient Greek city states Athens, Sparta, and Corinth had opposing cultures. Among the many city states of Greece, Athens was the most populated one. It was also known as the birth place of democr ...
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