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.