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Greek Studies
Athens and Sparta
Athens and Sparta existed during the same time in history, and did share some core social and cultural values, but for the most part, they were quite different. Perhaps the biggest difference between the two cultures was Sparta's almost exclusive reliance on a military culture. Afraid of slave uprisings (because one had already occurred), they began military training for their young boys at the tender age of seven, and instilled the belief that the ultimate act of bravery for a warrior was to fight and die in defense of their city.
Sparta dominated the land by warfare and with agriculture, while Athens was a better-blended society. They had a large sea force, and were a commercial and trade center for the area. They had more interests and influence in the ancient world, and because their society was more advanced, they began to develop a more democratic republic, while Sparta stayed mired in militarism and fear of revolt. Athenians could fight, they simply had more to do in their lives, and the military was not all encompassing. In fact, Athenians were interested in a variety of social and cultural activities, from drama and art to education and government. However, unlike Spartan women, Athenian women had few if any rights. Spartan women could inherit property, while Athenian women could not, and had to have a "protector" or guardian to "help" them with any work or property they might have.
Spartans were mainly concerned with warfare, and had few cultural pursuits. The Greeks not only developed democracy, they developed mathematics, science, philosophy, and many other societal pursuits that furthered their culture around the world. The Spartans were autonomous, and that is one reason their culture eventually died out. They relied too much on themselves and warfare, and did not branch out into other pursuits that would ensure the longevity of the culture and their way of life. The text calls them "culturally sterile," and this is an excellent way to illustrate why Sparta failed and Hellenistic civilization dominated the world for centuries. It takes more than warriors to make a culture.
Spartan and Athenian constitutional and political systems. In the first part, an introduction of Athens and Sparta has been given. In the second part, both the forms of governments in Spartan and Athenian lands have been discussed. In the final part, a summary of the differences and similarities between the political systems of the two poleis have been included. Ancient Greece is well-known as the starting point of western civilization.
Athens and Sparta were the two opponents of ancient Greece that clattered most and bestowed us with the majority of customs and traditions. Despite the fact that the two poleis were close together geographically, both differed greatly in their values and ways of living1. Athens and Sparta: History The enriching, intellectual and artistic heritage of ancient Athens to the world is immense and immeasurable. The indications to the Greek legacy that flourish
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Most movingly, perhaps, in the final part of his speech, Pericles turns to the fathers and mothers who have given up sons and spouses to the war. He states that the parents who are still young should have more children, children who will be able to enjoy the democracy that their older siblings fought and died for, and he tells the women to be strong too, in the face
Athens and Sparta were two most powerful states in Ancient Greece. Athens was known for its undying focus on infrastructural development while Sparta had an unmatched military prowess. As such, Sparta was the most powerful Greek state. Although the two states are very close geographically, they do have contrasting lifestyles, governance structures, military strength and economic systems (Internet Ancient History Sourcebook: Greece. 1998). Government Unlike Athens, which was a democracy government, Sparta