Life in Athens and Sparta Review

Created a democracy, where citizens over 18 participated in the Assembly to pass laws, led by 10 generals overseeing the army and the Council of 500 proposing laws and managing daily government affairs through a lottery system open to all.

• Athenian Government

• Spartan Government

• Athenian Treatment of Non-Citizens

• Spartan Treatment of Non-Citizens

Used league (alliance) funds for city rebuilding and religious honoring, also investing in cultural enhancements like temples. League revenues primarily secure members, with only a fraction allocated to reconstruction, while visitors are encouraged to appreciate it's intellectual culture for a better quality of life.

• Athenian Quality of Life

• Spartan Quality of Life

• Athenian Trade and Prosperity

• Spartan Trade and Prosperity

Women play crucial roles in managing households, educating children, participating in religious festivals, and serving as priestesses. Slaves in this society are valued, treated well, and have opportunities for education, practicing trades, and earning freedom.

• Athenian Treatment of Non-Citizens

• Spartan Treatment of Non-Citizens

• Athenian Quality of Life

• Spartan Quality of Life

The trade policies within their league (alliance) aim to enhance economies through the acquisition of specialized goods and the establishment of a unified currency system, contributing to the league's strength and prosperity. Maintaining unity and security among league members is essential to protect trade networks and sustain the overall economic well-being of the members.

• Athenian Trade and Prosperity

• Spartan Trade and Prosperity

• Athenian Quality of Life

• Spartan Quality of Life

The oligarchy government is led by seasoned rulers. The Council of Elders, consisting of 30 men aged over 60, crafts laws for the Assembly to vote on, while the Assembly members over 30 choose five ephors yearly who supervise kings, manage education, and have the power to overrule the Assembly.

• Spartan Government

• Athenian Government

• Spartan Treatment of Non-Citizens

• Athenian Treatment of Non-Citizens

They value military prowess above riches, focusing on raising brave soldiers through their educational system. They lead a modest lifestyle centered on safeguarding their city-state and alliances, promoting unity and honor through membership in their league (alliance).

• Spartan Quality of Life

• Athenian Quality of Life

• Spartan Trade and Prosperity

• Athenian Trade and Prosperity

Women have significant rights, such as education and owning property, while also overseeing estates and ensuring the well-being of the state by bearing healthy children. Non-citizens, known as helots, support the food supply system without being enslaved, experiencing more humane treatment contributing to stability.

• Spartan Treatment of Non-Citizens

• Athenian Treatment of Non-Citizens

• Spartan Quality of Life

• Athenian Quality of Life

The league (alliance) allows members to leave freely without repercussions and restricts trade to prevent outside interference. They advocate for shared prosperity among city-states and oppose a common currency to prevent one state from dominating the league.

• Spartan Trade and Prosperity

• Athenian Trade and Prosperity

• Spartan Quality of Life

• Athenian Quality of Life