Question

Is democracy as a way of life a characteristic of Athens, Sparta, or both?

Responses

Athens and Sparta

Athens and Sparta

Sparta

Sparta

Athens

1 answer

Democracy as a way of life is primarily characteristic of Athens. Athens is known for its development of direct democracy, where citizens participated in decision-making processes. In contrast, Sparta had a militaristic and oligarchic system, where power was concentrated in a few hands, and citizens had limited involvement in governance. Therefore, the correct response is Athens.