athens v sparta Flashcards
1
Q
athens
A
direct democracy, dependent - had no leader but participation in democracy was limited (only males)
2
Q
sparta
A
oligarchy, diarchy (government and military) had series of councils to control the kings
3
Q
athens military
A
every male body serves in military, had mass control over the navy
4
Q
spartan military
A
purpose of life is to serve sparta, trained to become warriors
5
Q
athens role of women
A
women had no rights (not allowed to vote, own land) stayed home to take care of household and kids
6
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spartan role of women
A
women are not trained in military, only wealthy women would own land, had more rights than athens
