Athens and Sparta

Government gives the power to the people

• Athens

• Sparta

Government is controlled by an Assembly of 30 older men who are military leaders.

• Athens

• Sparta

Women are not given any formal education and are tasked with managing the household.

• Athens

• Sparta

Young boys begin military training at the age of 7.

• Athens

• Sparta

Education of music, dance, theater, poetry, architecture, and philosophy was valued and encouraged.

• Athens

• Sparta

Women were taught to read and write, and they were given military and athletic training.

• Athens

• Sparta

Various career paths were available to the men.

• Athens

• Sparta

All citizens were encouraged to hold political office at some point during their lives.

• Athens

• Sparta

All citizens were able to vote

• Athens

• Sparta

There was a constant threat of slave revolt

• Athens

• Sparta