Essential Historical Theme: Government - How is authority obtained and laws developed and how does that affect the way people live together?
Athens and Sparta were two of the most important Greek city-states, They had different forms of government. and their citizens also had very different ways of life. Its location near the sea made it easier for Athens to develop relationships with other city-states. Sparta’s inland location and its culture made it more isolated than Athens. The people of Athens valued art, culture, and education while the people of Sparta valued strength, simplicity, and military skills.