Dorians started to practice more modern cultural acts
city-state
a polis was made up of a city and it's surrounding suburbs/ villages
citizens would come together to meet at an acropolis to discuss government
Monarchy- ruled by a king and is hereditary.
They believed in the devine right which said that they thought god put them on this earth to rule the land
Aristocracy- hereditary based on social rank, wealth. Practiced in athens by 594 BC
oligarchy- based on wealth. Practiced in sparta by 500 BC
Direct Democracy- ruled by citizens. Majority rule decides vote. Practiced in athens by 500 BC
Draco- harsh on punishment. Believed in debt slavery
Solon- Organized social classes based on wealth. Only top 3 classes could hold an office
Cleisthenes- broke athens into 10 regions. increased power of assembly by allowing citizens to submit laws for debate. Created the Council of 500- randomly selected
Limited domocracy- to be a citizen you must be free, an adult, property owner, born in athens
Sparta
Assemblies, council of elders, valued elders, five elected officials that carried out laws passed by assembly
Two kings that ruled over Sparta's military
Athens vs. Sparta
Military:
The people of Athens were interested in arts, music, and intellectual pursuits. Sparta, on the other hand, was recognized for its military strength.
Sparta relied heavily on their military and made it mandatory for their citizens to serve. While Athens was not as military based. Their citizens military service was optional. Sparta clearly had a way stronger military but Athens made up for it with a stronger navy.
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