Similarities And Differences Of Athens And Sparta

Athens and Sparta have a lot of differences and similarities they were very close look at a map, but they were very far apart of how they lived and what they believed in. The one thing that was very similar to them were their forms of government. Between both, they had an Assembly, with members that were elected by the people. Sparta was ruled by two kings that ruled until they died or were forced out. Athens was ruled by Archons, who were elected annually. Athens government had leaders who were elected through the same process we use today, Athens is known for being the birthplace of Democracy. These 2 civilianizations were based on 3 types of government you have the Monarchy, the Oligarchy, and the Democracy.
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One would attend a common mess not to destroy himself on food or get very drunk but to enjoy it. It reflected the Spartan society discipline, order, and their responsibility. A man that was dedicated and remained loyal to the common mess just as he would be to Sparta. In contrast, Athenian men attended a Symposiums meaning they all came to drink together. They would just have gorged themselves with many drinks to get drunk. The Symposium was not a very strict place, no man was loyal to a certain Symposium and usually just left one and went to another. It was just a matter of walking in and out one than going through a judicial …show more content…
When the war started it was just very bloody and no one was winning its just blood no victory so they both decided to sign a treaty to stop the war, but the war lasted for 9 years. Then 4 years later the Spartans decided to burn the food supplies of the Athenians because they felt as though they had a good army, then after that, the Spartan won multiple wars, he led the Athenians to be the cultural center of Greece. In conclusion, The Spartans and Athenians had a well-developed civilization but my point of view a believed Athens was the best because they were better people vs Sparta they were very bad and dangerous individuals.
They had different natures when it came to after dinner social gatherings in Athens and Sparta. They differed me several things, but they had a few similarities that were evident. First, only men of the highest class were admitted to common messes and Symposiums. The evening would be composed of enjoyment, socializing, story time and laughs. They would attend each evening where each theme would be