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Q. What are the pros and cons of Sparta and Athens?
| Pros of Sparta | Pros of Athens |
|---|---|
| Cons of Sparta | Cons of Athens |
| -abandoned sick children -age 7 – military training -few freedoms -no education -slavery | -not all people equal -tyrants -women not citizens -no formal education for girls -peasants, merchants, and artisans resented nobles -nobles could take land from peasants |
Q. What are the pros and cons of Athens?
Pros and Cons of Moving to Athens
- – CON: Much of the city’s accommodation is pricey.
- + PRO: Though harder to find, more affordable options exist.
- + PRO: Incredible historical sites.
- – CON: Crowded during holiday season.
- + PRO: Amazing food.
- + PRO: Robust public transport system.
- – CON: Not the best city to drive in.
The Athens lived by the Sea which was an advantage because they had an excellent trading system. Even though the mountains protected Sparta it also caused trading problems, the Spartans had no way to get around the massive mountains to trade with people.
Q. What are the benefits of living in Sparta?
- Strong land army, protection. Sparta advantage.
- Women could own property. Sparta advantage.
- Women had freedom. Sparta advantage.
- Strength/training. Sparta advantage.
- Possibly could make faster decisions. Sparta advantage.
- Democracy. Athens advantage.
- Powerful, able to conquer.
- Surrounded by hostile city-states.
Q. What are some disadvantages of Athens?
The government was also corrupted and dominated by the elite of the city-state. That greed would cause Athens to seek an empire through the Delian League which alienated its neighbors. Another weakness of Athens was that it relied heavily on its navy and did not have a strong army.
Q. Why was it better to live in Athens?
Great quality of life Along with the great food and cheap cost of living, the quality of life in Athens is very high. The city is safe compared to many major cities in Europe and much more peaceful.
Q. Why is Athens the best?
Athenians thought of themselves as the best city-state in all of ancient Greece. They believed they produced the best literature, the best poetry, the best drama, the best schools – many other Greek city-states agreed with them. The god in charge of Athens was Athena, goddess of wisdom.
Q. Is Spartan good or bad?
bad! Sparta, as you probably know, was a militaristic society which promoted war as a way of life. Sparta’s main opponent was not the barbaric tribes of the north, nor the Persians to the east. If a Spartan baby was judged to be unfit for its future duty as a soldier, it was most likely abandoned on a nearby hillside.
Q. Did Athens beat Sparta?
Athens lost its dominance in the region to Sparta until both were conquered less than a century later and made part of the kingdom of Macedon.
