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
They spoke Greek



Luxury



Democracy



Military life



They had a social class system



Oligarchy



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Answer 1

Here’s how each fact applies to Sparta, Athens, or Both:

| Fact | Sparta | Athens | Both |
|----------------------------------------|--------------|--------------|-------------|
| They spoke Greek | | | ✓ |
| Luxury | | ✓ | |
| Democracy | | ✓ | |
| Military life | ✓ | | |
| They had a social class system | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Oligarchy | ✓ | | |

Explanation:
- **They spoke Greek**: Both cities spoke the same language, Greek.
- **Luxury**: Athens was known for its appreciation of the arts and luxury, while Sparta valued simplicity.
- **Democracy**: Athens is famous for its early form of democracy; Sparta had a mixed government but was not a democracy.
- **Military life**: Sparta was known for its rigorous military training and lifestyle.
- **They had a social class system**: Both Sparta and Athens had distinct social hierarchies.
- **Oligarchy**: Sparta was ruled by a small group of elites (two kings and a council), whereas Athens did not have an oligarchic system at this time.