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
Military life


Oligarchy


Democracy


They spoke Greek


They had a social class system


Luxury

Answer 1

Here's how the facts apply to Sparta, Athens, or Both:

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

### Explanations:
- **Military life**: Sparta was known for its militaristic society, while Athens emphasized education and culture.
- **Oligarchy**: Sparta was ruled by a small group of leaders (two kings and a council of elders).
- **Democracy**: Athens is famous for developing democracy, where citizens participated in decision-making.
- **They spoke Greek**: Both Sparta and Athens were Greek city-states, and thus both spoke the Greek language.
- **They had a social class system**: Both had social hierarchies, though structured differently (Sparta with its rigid class of Spartiates, Helots, and Perioikoi; Athens with citizens, metics, and slaves).
- **Luxury**: Athens was known for its cultural achievements and luxury, while Sparta emphasized austerity and simplicity.