WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did government in Sparta differ from government in Athens?
A
Sparta’s citizens had a weaker role in their government.
B
Sparta had a smaller council than Athens.
C
The council had less power in Sparta than it did in Athens.
D
Women were citizens in Sparta but not in Athens.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Athens was an open society, and Sparta was a closed one. Athens was democratic, and Sparta was ruled by a select few. The differences were many. In 431 BCE a war broke out between Athens and Sparta.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Families in Sparta and Athens differed significantly in their roles and responsibilities. While Athenian families were patriarchal in nature, with men holding all power and making all decisions, Spartan families were much more egalitarian, with women playing a much more prominent role in society.

Detailed explanation-3: -Each city-state ruled itself. They differed greatly from the each other in governing philosophies and interests. For example, Sparta was ruled by two kings and a council of elders. It emphasized maintaining a strong military, while Athens valued education and art.

Detailed explanation-4: -In what ways did Spartan government differ from Athenian government? Spartan government was headed by two kings and they had an oligarchy. Athenian government was headed by the citizens and had a democracy.

Detailed explanation-5: -The people of Athens valued art, culture, and education. The people of Sparta valued strength, simplicity, and military skills. Government Athens was a democracy, though only free men could take part in government. Sparta was primarily a military state.

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