Greece, a country united by its name, but divided by its opinions, was separated into many city-states. The two most authoritative states were the two that were always at war. These very distinct provinces were that of Sparta and Athens. Sparta was focused on having a perfect military, whereas Athens made it a point to have a perfect government for their people. Athenian daily life revolved around learning and knowledge where a Spartan male devoted his time to the army. When Athenian children were being trained for life, Spartan children were being trained for battle. Athens and Sparta were very different, especially in their views of politics, military, and culture.…
The Greek city states were both similar and different Sparta and Athens were an example of this. Athens was known for its laws and government while Sparta was known for its farming and army. The Spartans and Athenians were 2 very different groups of people. The Spartans were militaristic people who valued strength and simplicity. They ran an oligarchy government and were a military super power. The Spartans relied on farming and conquering foreign land. The Athenians believed in arts and culture, they relied on trade. The two city-states were great civilizations and just imagine what they could’ve accomplished together!…
The Athenians and Spartans were rulers in their own right and developed different political systems. Athens is the capital and largest city of Greece, the birthplace of democracy. Athenians were patrons that support, protects, and believed in living and dying as a champion. Their foundation was primarily focused on economic growth. Spartans believed in being resilient and self-disciplined. Sparta was extremely powerful after defeating rival city-state Athens in the Peloponnesian War. Sparta was dedicated to the military and to the state. Spartans believed in education and military training.…
Athens and Sparta in the ancient Greece world are both revered by many modern civilizations as being foundry influences on modern democracy. The two city states, however, were polar opposites in how they viewed democracy and ran their government. Sparta was known for its military prowess and power, while Athens has always been famed for its progress in the arts and sciences. While both being developmentally different and butting heads sometimes, they both were integral voices on how similar democratic societies ran their governments up until today. The defining differences between the two is that Athens was a heavily class based Democracy, compared to Sparta which was more definable as being an Oligarchy.…
Athens was a democracy city-state that elected archons annually (124). Whereas Sparta was ruled by two kings that ruled for life or were forced out of office, and were advised by a Council of Elders (123). Sparta was a war centered society, but Athens focused more on academics and philosophy. Spartan values were centered around being brave, self-disciplined, and honoring and fighting for Sparta, even if it meant death. Trade and agriculture were very important to the Athenian economy (137). Both government styles had elections and voting involved, but it was limited to some based on gender and…
Athens and Sparta had lots of things in common, but Athens had and did stuff better than Sparta. Like Athens geography, they were able to develop a strong naval fleet because they were close to the Aegean sea, and geographic features helped influence the development of society. Also, it was easier for Athens to trade because they were close to the Aegean sea. They also had better cultural achievements. Athens had the Olympic games when people come and watch people fight and do tons of activities.…
On the home front spartan kings had far less power the real power was in the Gerousia that was an elder council made up of males over 60 years of age. The rules that governed the selection of public office holders in Sparta were rigid. To be one of the kings you had to come from the bloodline of kings. To be an Ephor you had to be elected and could only serve one year in office. To be a member of the Gerousia you had to be age 60 and you coud apply but there could only be thirty members at a time. The assembly was all recognized free males of Sparta however they had little actual power. In Athens it was a democracy and wealth ruled the selection of public office holders. Athens and Sparta stood on two different sides of the fence one was a democracy and one was a dictatorship. The things they were similar in their governmental structures was keeping the poor and the weak down while the middle and the top thrived. Some of the things that the city-states differed on were the treatment of the low class Sparta made it obvious that you were lower than them whereas In Athens it was done but not as…
Ancient Greece was divided in different city-states. Each city-state had a ruler, laws and a way of life. Athens and Sparta were the two most important city-states of Ancient Greece. They also led very different lifestyles. Athens, the richer of the two, was a democratic nation and Sparta, the fiercest, was an oligarchic nation.…
Sparta was strong because of its government system, treatment of elders, education system, gender equality, and strong military, but weak because of its lack of walls, lack of navy, large slave population, and reliance on Perioikoi. On the other hand, Athens is known for its beauty, music, literature, drama, philosophy, politics, and art, as well as being the birthplace of democracy. Athens democracy is very admirable, but its gender inequality is something people would dislike today. Athens was strong because of its democracy, strong navy, trade, education, and focus on growth. Athens focused on expanding its territory, and weak because of its weak military, gender inequality, lack of rights for slaves, and its lack of rights for foreigners. Both Athens and Sparta are two very important city-states, but Athens is more…
Did you know that Spartans were so harsh and strict, they banished citizens that were overweight! Spartans were hostile and stern, which made them very powerful. They were solitary people that were simple but strong. Also, they were very protective, and fearful of other city-states trying to weaken the government through new ideas. On the other hand, Athenians were cultured and artistic people. They had creative minds, and loved to socialize with other city-states to spread new ideas. Athenians and Spartans had many diversities and differences, thus causing the Peloponnesian War that had tragic effects which impacted Greece for many years.…
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.…
Sparta was one of the most important cities in Ancient Greece. Athens and Sparta are similar and different in some ways. Athens has its positives and negatives, but so does Sparta. Athens had a powerful Navy while Sparta had a good Army. When it comes to battling on land, Sparta has it for the win, but when it comes to battling on water Athens will most likely win because Athens has a stronger Navy than Sparta while Sparta has a better Army than Athens.…
Throughout the ancient world there were two dominating empires. (S) The Athenian City (polis) and the Spartan empire. These two cities were both powerful and famous but significantly different. However, the city of Athens was by far a much more influential and powerful city-state in comparison to Sparta. Although both the city-states had their own strengths such as their government, social structure and their military tactics, Athens was a pivotal city that still to this day effects our way of life. On the other hand all of the Spartan traditions have been lost and forgotten.…
Athens and Sparta had different forms of government in accordance with their values. The city of Athens was well known for its direct democratic form of government and is often referred to…
For me the greatest knowledge and skills gain was in learning about and conducting the Life Review. I was able to take acquired knowledge in the area of physcosocial development and apply the knowledge. By reading Harder, A (2012) senthesiszed review of Erikson’s developmental stages, I was able to apply the stages of development to my subject in the life review. Addionally, by using Butler’s description of a Life Review is was able to gain greater insight into the differenct between simple reminishing and a true Life Rivew. Butler (2002) indicates they differences between simple reminiscing and a Life Review is that in the Life Reivew a person who comes to the end of their live and they try to make sense of their life and they try to resolve…