Deep Thinkers or Military Might? Athens vs Sparta

Deep Thinkers or Military Might? Athens vs Sparta

Author: World History Encyclopedia May 22, 2020 Duration: 5:49

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The government for Athens and Sparta were very different, with Athens being a democracy and Sparta being a dual monarchy. They both had an assembly in their government systems, however had different uses and restrictions. 

Both Sparta and Athens had very strong military, but through rigorous training throughout the entire childhood of a Spartan boy, their army became feared throughout Greece. Athens dominated the sea with their navy, but put emphasis on the education of boys in a wide range of topics such as reading, writing, music and rhetoric.


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