Question

Question

What were characteristics of life in Athens but not in Sparta?

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Responses

Slaves called helots did all the hard work and were brutally treated.

Slaves called helots did all the hard work and were brutally treated.

An early form of democracy took root in the sixth century B.C.

An early form of democracy took root in the sixth century B.C.

Art, literature, and philosophy were all highly prized.

Art, literature, and philosophy were all highly prized.

All political power was concentrated in a small elite group.

All political power was concentrated in a small elite group.

Answer 1

The characteristics of life in Athens but not in Sparta include:

1. An early form of democracy took root in the sixth century B.C. - Athens is known for developing one of the earliest forms of democracy, allowing citizens to participate in government.

2. Art, literature, and philosophy were all highly prized. - Athens was celebrated for its cultural achievements in art, literature, and philosophy, with notable figures like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle emerging from this society.

The statement about "Slaves called helots did all the hard work and were brutally treated" applies to Sparta, as helots were servile people who worked the land and were treated harshly by the Spartan society.

The statement about "All political power was concentrated in a small elite group" better describes Sparta, as its governance was more oligarchic and exclusive.