Question
Using the information from the video and your notes, choose whether each fact applies to Sparta only, Athens only, or Both. You may also use your textbook to complete the chart. (6 points)
Sparta Athens Both
Oligarchy
Military life
They had a social class system
Luxury
Democracy
They spoke Greek
Sparta Athens Both
Oligarchy
Military life
They had a social class system
Luxury
Democracy
They spoke Greek
Answers
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Here’s how you can categorize each fact based on historical context:
**Sparta:**
- Oligarchy ✔️
- Military life ✔️
- They had a social class system ✔️
- Luxury ✔️ (Sparta valued simplicity and austerity)
**Athens:**
- Democracy ✔️
- Luxury ✔️ (Athens enjoyed arts, culture, and luxury)
**Both:**
- They spoke Greek ✔️ (Both city-states shared the Greek language and culture)
### Summary:
- **Sparta:** Oligarchy, Military life, They had a social class system, Luxury
- **Athens:** Democracy, Luxury
- **Both:** They spoke Greek
Note that "Luxury" is debated, as it's generally associated more with Athens but there were elements of Spartan luxury as well, despite their austere values. Adjust according to your context if necessary.
**Sparta:**
- Oligarchy ✔️
- Military life ✔️
- They had a social class system ✔️
- Luxury ✔️ (Sparta valued simplicity and austerity)
**Athens:**
- Democracy ✔️
- Luxury ✔️ (Athens enjoyed arts, culture, and luxury)
**Both:**
- They spoke Greek ✔️ (Both city-states shared the Greek language and culture)
### Summary:
- **Sparta:** Oligarchy, Military life, They had a social class system, Luxury
- **Athens:** Democracy, Luxury
- **Both:** They spoke Greek
Note that "Luxury" is debated, as it's generally associated more with Athens but there were elements of Spartan luxury as well, despite their austere values. Adjust according to your context if necessary.