Ancient Greece (Sparta and Athens) Flashcards
Where was ancient Greece located?
It’s located in modern-day Italy
Was Sparta located in the northern or southern part of Italy? What about Athens?
Sparta is more northern, while Athens is more southern.
How does Athens’s militia differentiate from Sparta’s?
Athens had a better navy while Sparta had a better army.
Were they enemies?
Yes
How did Sparta train their army?
They take young boys at age 7 and start training them for the army.
What were some of the things they had to suffer through?
They only had one robe, food and money was scarce for them.
What type of government did Sparta have?
An oligarchy
What type of government did Athens have?
A democracy
What was the name of the people that Sparta had conquered and enslaved?
The Messenians
What rules were put into place to avoid retaliation from slaves?
The Lycurgan Reforms
