Athens and Sparta

They did NOT have a democracy.

Was ruled by two kings and a council

Formed the Delian League

Each year a council consisting of 500 citizens was chosen by lot.

Many great artists and thinkers lived here

Welcomed foreigners

Socrates lived here

Citizens of this city took turns as judges and public officials.

Women were required to become strong and healthy in order to bear strong and healthy sons

Every man, rich or poor, was a member of the assembly

Formed the Peloponnesian League

Encouraged trade

Created art and fine buildings

Had no art, music, poetry or fine clothing.

Boys were given little food and treated harshly to make them ready for the hardships of war

Beginning at age seven, all men were trained as soldiers

Scientists and architects lived in this city

Had a very simple life

Received help from the Persians and won the Peloponnesian war

Their whole existence was built around war and military discipline

Was NOT a member of the Delian League

Was defeated by a force from Thebes

Pericles was from this city-state

Had the best army

Philosophy thrived in this city

Had the best navy

Located inland

They were NOT interested in the "finer things in life."

Cared little for new ideas or new inventions

High-ranking governmental administrators and generals were elected 

Each citizen of this city was permitted to speak at the assembly.

Understood that an education sustained their culture and their good life

Had a council of 500 citizens who managed the city and determined discussion at the assemblies

Had a democracy

Had a strong navy