Athens or sparta? Characteristic
Very militaristic in every aspect of society.
Located on the Peloponnesus
Had a representative government to lead the city
No democracy
Citizens participated directly in decision-making
Did not value things such as the arts, literature, or intellectual pursuits
First democracy
All forms of individual expression were discouraged
Valued education - wealthy boys trained to be good citizens
Solon made democratic reforms and outlawed debt slavery
Valued duty strength, and discipline over freedom, individuality, and learning
Draco made a legal code that said all citizens were equal under the law, but
death was the punishment for most crimes
Reformers like Cleisthenes increased the power of assembly by allowing all
citizens to submit laws