Athens vs Sparta (TCI, Lesson 27)

Democratic System of Government

• Athens

• Sparta

Developed their own coins

• Athens

• Sparta

Ruled by an oligarchy

• Athens

• Sparta

Economy was based on trade

• Athens

• Sparta

Used the Council of 500 (Males over the age of 30)

• Athens

• Sparta

Located near the sea, traded with others around the Mediterranean

• Athens

• Sparta

Discouraged trade with others

• Athens

• Sparta

Used the Council of Elders (2 kings and 28 other men)

• Athens

• Sparta

Economy relied on farming and conquest of other lands

• Athens

• Sparta

Used iron bars as currency

• Athens

• Sparta