SPARTA VS: ATHENS
Sparta and Athens were both city-states located in Southern Greece. A lot of characteristics about these two city-states were similar, but a lot of characteristics were very different. The Spartan's had a different way of living then the Athenians, but in a way, they both had the same kind of government.
Sparta, located in the South part of Greece, focused mainly on its military ability. After it was practically taken over by the town it had conquered, the Spartan's decided that they had to concentrate more on war. The boys went into military training as early as age seven, and the girls wrestled, ran, and played other competitive sports. The women didn't have a very high role. They couldn't vote or be a part of the council or assembly. The assembly consisted of free adult males that were elected. The Spartan's also had a very diverse community, and social groups.
Athens, located on the southeastern tip of Greece, focused its life on art,......
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