Sparta vs Athens: Society and Culture

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What was the primary focus of Spartan society?

The primary focus of Spartan society was military training and excellence.

How did Athenian education differ from Spartan education?

Athenian education emphasized arts, philosophy, and sciences, unlike the Sparta's military-focused education.

What role did women play in Spartan society?

Women in Sparta had more rights and responsibilities compared to other Greek city-states; they managed households and could own property.


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1. What was the primary focus of Spartan society?

Military training and excellence.

Advancements in arts and culture.

Philosophical teachings and debates.

Economic growth and trade.

2. How did Athenian education differ from Spartan education?

Athenian education focused solely on military training.

Both Athenian and Spartan education emphasized arts and culture.

Athenian education emphasized arts, philosophy, and sciences, unlike Sparta's military-focused education.

Spartan education was known for its contributions to sciences.

3. What role did women play in Spartan society?

Spartan women were primarily responsible for religious ceremonies.

Spartan women had no rights and were fully dependent on their husbands.

Spartan women were confined to their homes and had no public roles.

Women in Sparta had more rights and responsibilities compared to other Greek city-states; they managed households and could own property.