Question

Which would you rather have been a citizen of...ancient Athens -OR- ancient Sparta? You must give AND explain 3 factual reasons why. The information comes from your Chp 5 materials/notes. Please make sure to justify your response and only choose 1 city-state.

Answer 1

Answer:

Sparta

Explanation:

Simply because I am a woman, haha.

1) Women were seen as equal to men and were educated.

2) Economy was more agricultural and conquering

3) The city-state was so safe they did not need walls.

Of course, this is a personal choice and Athens seems more politically pleasing.