Athens Vs Sparta

​The Assembly was open to all citizens

​passed laws

​paid for jury service; so not only the wealthy could participate

women could not participate in politics

​2 kings

​5 overseers; ran daily operations

​council- like judges

​assembly-all Spartan males 30/up could support or veto the council's choice

​women could not participate

​Spartiates- military professionals

​Perioeci- freeman

​Helots- treated like slaves; always unhappy

​Women- few rights; more independent than Athenian women

​they had a strong army; best and most feared fighters on land.

​participate in government

​felt superior

​no time for sorrow

​"everyone wants our products, so we must be the best"

​Could not own gold/silver

​children taught to respect elders, women, and warriors

​"Either come back with your shield, or on it".

​return victorious or die fighting

​boys were taught: reading, writing, math, music, poetry, sports, and philosophy.

​military training for 2 years

​slaves had a basic education

​girls little education; focused on weaving and household chores

​some women held high posts in religious life

​boys were given only a cloak- no shoes or other clothing

​no food so they had to learn to steal

​20 they were placed into higher ranks

​30 they could marry but still lived in the barracks

​a some education

​educated in reading and writing

​participated in sports

​strong women= strong babies

​18yrs old assigned a husband

​could own and control their own property

​guard home against invaders if husband was at war