Austin Groshens
Ben Beshwate
HIST 103- Western Civilization I: Exam 1
28 September 2017
Section Two: Essay One The Greek city states of Athens and Sparta have many similarities and differences. Due to the geography of Greece each poleis developed differently. Athens became the center of intelligence and Sparta became the center of military might. Both greatly influenced western civilization. Athens brought science, math and art to the world while Sparta left great impact on military procedures and dedication to their government. The lay of the land in Greece contributed to the development of city states in Greece. Mountains made it difficult for communication and trade between Sparta and Athens (Rise of City-States: Athens and Sparta). …show more content…
The highest level was citizens or Spartans spent their time training. Both men and woman were expected to maintain physically fitness and honor Sparta over all else. The Spartans raised their children to be warriors from an early age with rigorous training and taught the dedication to county (Sparta). Citizens of Athens honored thinking, art, science, math over military expertise. Athens had a strong political agenda with a strong legal system. All male citizens were expected to debate and vote. The belief was if Athens was a good city, it would produce good and moral people so it would prosper. The Gods were important in the beliefs and rituals of Athenians and “impiety” or “the lack of respect for Gods” (Waterfield 45) was a common charge for misbehavior. The women of Sparta and Athens were raised very differently. Spartan women were trained to be independent, free speaking women. They were allowed to own land and they were required to be in top physically shape by running, wrestling and other sports. The women of Sparta trained with men. Women in …show more content…
Their strength in government, art, science, and military strategies are still used today. Modern cities have buildings that display the Greek architecture. Even though the cities are not now major powerhouses, their influences still remain.
Works Cited
Holt, Frank L. “Good Riddance, I Say.” Annual Editions: Western Civilization. "Good Riddance, I Say." Annual editions: Western Civilization,Volume 1 (2014): 47-50. Document.
Knights, Alexander J. Similarities and Differences Between Spartan and Athenian Society. All empires, 2007. website.
Queenan, Elisa. "Entertainment:Spartan Style." Annual Editions: Western Civilization (2014): 38-42. Document.
"Rise of City-States: Athens and Sparta." 2008-2017. UShistory.org Ancient Civilization. Document. 27 September 2017.
Staff, History.com. History.com. 2009. Document. 27 September 2017.
Waterfield, Robin. "The Historical Socrates." Annual Editions: Western Civilization (2014): 43-46.
Ben Beshwate
HIST 103- Western Civilization I: Exam 1
28 September 2017
Section Two: Essay One The Greek city states of Athens and Sparta have many similarities and differences. Due to the geography of Greece each poleis developed differently. Athens became the center of intelligence and Sparta became the center of military might. Both greatly influenced western civilization. Athens brought science, math and art to the world while Sparta left great impact on military procedures and dedication to their government. The lay of the land in Greece contributed to the development of city states in Greece. Mountains made it difficult for communication and trade between Sparta and Athens (Rise of City-States: Athens and Sparta). …show more content…
The highest level was citizens or Spartans spent their time training. Both men and woman were expected to maintain physically fitness and honor Sparta over all else. The Spartans raised their children to be warriors from an early age with rigorous training and taught the dedication to county (Sparta). Citizens of Athens honored thinking, art, science, math over military expertise. Athens had a strong political agenda with a strong legal system. All male citizens were expected to debate and vote. The belief was if Athens was a good city, it would produce good and moral people so it would prosper. The Gods were important in the beliefs and rituals of Athenians and “impiety” or “the lack of respect for Gods” (Waterfield 45) was a common charge for misbehavior. The women of Sparta and Athens were raised very differently. Spartan women were trained to be independent, free speaking women. They were allowed to own land and they were required to be in top physically shape by running, wrestling and other sports. The women of Sparta trained with men. Women in …show more content…
Their strength in government, art, science, and military strategies are still used today. Modern cities have buildings that display the Greek architecture. Even though the cities are not now major powerhouses, their influences still remain.
Works Cited
Holt, Frank L. “Good Riddance, I Say.” Annual Editions: Western Civilization. "Good Riddance, I Say." Annual editions: Western Civilization,Volume 1 (2014): 47-50. Document.
Knights, Alexander J. Similarities and Differences Between Spartan and Athenian Society. All empires, 2007. website.
Queenan, Elisa. "Entertainment:Spartan Style." Annual Editions: Western Civilization (2014): 38-42. Document.
"Rise of City-States: Athens and Sparta." 2008-2017. UShistory.org Ancient Civilization. Document. 27 September 2017.
Staff, History.com. History.com. 2009. Document. 27 September 2017.
Waterfield, Robin. "The Historical Socrates." Annual Editions: Western Civilization (2014): 43-46.