Athens vs Sparta

Believed military power was the way to provide security and protection for their city

• Athens

• Both

• Sparta

Men devoted their whole life to the army: from the age of 18 to 60

• Athens

• Both

• Sparta

Women had more rights than other Greek women

• Athens

• Both

• Sparta

Girls received almost no education; they only learned household tasks like weaving and sewing

• Athens

• Both

• Sparta

Valued discipline, obedience, and courage above all else

• Athens

• Both

• Sparta

Valued education, clear thinking, and the arts

• Athens

• Both

• Sparta

Women received physical training (run, jump, wrestle, throw javelins)

• Athens

• Both

• Sparta

Daily life was dominated by the army

• Athens

• Both

• Sparta

All men joined the army for 2 years: from age 18-20

• Athens

• Both

• Sparta

Lead and helped win the Persian Wars

• Athens

• Both

• Sparta