Athens vs. Sparta Athens and Sparta were rival city-states who battled for control over Greece. Spartans prided on their courageous men instead of the arts‚ learning or architect. While‚ on the other hand‚ Athens glorified itself on its’ beautiful temples and buildings‚ its poetry‚ and its philosophy that dominated all other places in the known world. Many historians debate whether it would be better to live in Athens or Sparta. It is know that it would be better to live in Athens because of their
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Boys in Athens | Boys in Sparta | * Difference in Sparta’s and Athens’ Boys’ Education Difference in Sparta’s and Athens’ Boys’ Education In Athens‚ the essence of education was to develop citizens with education in arts and also to prepare the citizens for war as well as peace. * Until the age of six or thereabout‚ boys were basically taught by either a male slave or their mother. * Between the ages of six and fourteen‚ boys had to go to nearby Primary Schools or private academies
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“All of the Greeks knew what was right‚ but only the Spartan did it” Athens and Sparta though close in proximity were two governed and operated completely different. Throughout history in ancient Greece it seems to that you cannot have a conversation of fully understand one without the other. Athens was founded in 3000 BC and Sparta which is a much younger city-state was founded in the 900’s BC and both Athens and Sparta were principal enemies of one another. Though an Athenian and of aristocratic
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I. Greetings fellow members of the Assembly‚ I am for Athens in the Athens vs Sparta debate. I’m for Athens as Athens was far superior and powerful than Sparta that influences today’s modern western culture. Athens brought the political idea of democracy that is still used today. Democracy gave equality to all of Athens’ citizens as well as many freedoms compared to other governments like an aristocracy which Sparta used or an oligarchy. Some freedoms such as freedom of speech brought many great
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How Great Were the Differences Between Han China and Ancient Athens? Isabelle Han China and Ancient Athens were both very successful cities. The Chinese empire was much larger and was a more unified nation than Greece. Greece was made of many city-states that fought between themselves more often than they fought together. But despite their disputes‚ Greece had managed to produce many talented philosophers and historians‚ such as Pericles‚ Sophocles‚ Socrates‚ and Plato. Many historians think it
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Athens DBQ Essay Citizenship in Athens and Rome: Which is the better system? Citizenship in Athens and Rome Today‚ we take for granted our citizenship in the United States. As long as we were born here‚ we’re a citizen. It wasn’t always like this in the world. Athens and Rome both had certain systems of citizenship they followed. It wasn’t nearly as easy as it is today. A big question‚ though‚ is which system was the best. I believe that both Athens and Rome had their strengths and
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Argumentative Essay Sparta vs. Athens Sparta and Athens were two Greek city-states. Geographically‚ they are very close to one another‚ but each had their different views on beliefs‚ values‚ life styles‚ and culture. The Spartans were always preparing themselves for battle and war. They developed “a militaristic society ruled by two kings and an oligarchy‚ or a small group that exercised political control” (ushistory.org). The Athenians‚ however‚ were a city-state that was known for its significant
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Peter C. DBQ Essay 09/12/12 3rd block For many reasons‚ Han Empire and Classical Athens have many differences. As Rudyard Kipling once wrote‚ Oh‚ East is east‚ West is west‚ And never the twain shall meet Kipling stated the obvious‚ the Han Empire and Classical Athens are completely different (Introduction). However‚ is it true? Of course these two civilizations have many differences‚ one is located in the west and the other is located in the east. The two civilizations are different
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Athens – Sparta After comparing Athens and Sparta‚ I believe as a young woman living in Sparta would have been better for me. As a woman in Sparta‚ I would have been taught to be physically fit‚ so I could have children and defend Sparta. I enjoy sports‚ so this would be fun. Although women wore no jewelry or makeup‚ it was okay for them to be strong and protect their home. Also in Sparta‚ I could speak freely and own my house. I also had the right to choose my husband. If my husband went
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the establishment of the city‚ changes took place in the relations of society. There were two functions‚ old religious dispensations in society by blood and land. From this came the separation between church and state practiced by Athens. Within the city-states‚ Athens formed a social bond‚ a development of material and spiritual power. Besides following the internal laws of a town‚ relations to the institutions of administrative‚ judicial‚ and military was a duty for all citizens. Education
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