Athens V. Sparta
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Sparta was governed by two kings, and a small group of Ephors, or overseers who collected taxes.
Athens had a democracy, a self governing body, which balanced out the power between the wealthy and poor.
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In Athens, males were sent to school, and were expected to go into Civil Service and politics.
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Athens was a rich city-state based on a peninsula, which helped with trade; also Athens had a common currency.
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Sparta's Military However...
Sparta did have a better military than Athens
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Athens Had A Navy
Athens' Navy helped to maintain the massive Athenian Empire.
Triremes
Because who needs an army at sea?
