Sparta and Athens were similar in many ways but had a few main differences. The way they were most similar was in their form of government. Both had a government whose members were elected by the people, called an assembly. However, Sparta was ruled by two kings who ruled untile they died, while Athens was ruled by archons who were elected annually. Athens is said to be the birthplace of democracy. One of the main differences in Athens and Sparta was the way they got along with the rest of the Greeks. Sparta was content to keep to itself, while Athens wanted to expand and conquer and control more land. This eventually led to the Peloponnesian War.
I would want to live in Athens. Life in Sparta was simple but focused mainly on obedience and war. Girls in Sparta were trained to be mothers of warriors. Athens on the other hand was much more creative. In Athens you could get a good education and pursue any of several kinds of arts or sciences.
http://www.diffen.com/difference/Athens_vs_Sparta
http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/worldhistory/athenssparta.htm
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