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Size of the city

brr1997 — 2015-02-12 17:19:41 UTC

Sparta was around 8,000 square kilometres in size.

History of the City State

brr1997 — 2015-02-12 17:19:58 UTC

Sparta was the capital of Laconia. Sparta was a major advantage of Greece, before the rise of Athens. They used to be alliances but quickly became rivals. Sparta was a shadow of its old self, and was eventually forced into the Achaean League.

Politics

brr1997 — 2015-02-12 17:20:11 UTC

Sparta's political system never made it to democracy. Sparta had two kings. Sparta had a governing council. It consisted of 28 men and the 2 kings. This council was called Gerusia.

Religion

brr1997 — 2015-02-12 17:20:21 UTC

Spartans were polytheistic. They believed in many gods. Sometime bigger Gods would get mixed in with the local Gods.

Economy

brr1997 — 2015-02-12 17:20:33 UTC

Sparta's economy relied on farming and taking over neighboring city- states. They had slaves produce goods they needed. Spartans did not trade for the fear that it would break up there government

Social Structure

brr1997 — 2015-02-12 17:20:42 UTC

Spartans were well known for how fierce they were in battle and the way they governed there people. Many spartans lacked basic rights, and they didn't have many privileges. Three basic classes existed in Sparta. There were those in charge, the middle class, and slaves. Also there was subclasses andwoman.

Lasting Legacy

brr1997 — 2015-02-12 17:21:18 UTC

The spartan legacy was the idea of self-sacrifice, endurance, character, and hope.

City- State Today

brr1997 — 2015-02-12 17:21:48 UTC

Sparta is an agriculture cite today. It has a population of more than 35,000 people and is located at the southern part of Greece.

Sparta and Argos

brr1997 — 2015-02-13 01:45:31 UTC

Sparta

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Argos

brr1997 — 2015-02-13 01:46:32 UTC

Religion

brr1997 — 2015-02-13 01:47:26 UTC

Argos were polytheistic. They believed spirits would go to the underworld after they died. There religion consisted mostly of mythology.

Economy

brr1997 — 2015-02-13 01:47:53 UTC

Agriculture is its primary economic activity in the area. They also did trade with other city- states in the area.

Politics

brr1997 — 2015-02-13 01:48:02 UTC

Argos went through many political changes. It first fell under rule of king Pheidon. He was recognized as a tyrant. Argos was willing to create alliences with foreign domestic powers in order to remain in political power. Argos managed to adapt easily and that kept them in power.

City- State Today

brr1997 — 2015-02-13 01:48:13 UTC

Currently, the most commercially active streets of the city are those surrounding the Agios Petros square as well as Korinthou street. the city has a population of 27,550.It is the largest city in Argolis. Agros is a popular turist attraction.

History of the City State

brr1997 — 2015-02-13 01:48:38 UTC

Is located in Argolis Gulf. Argos got it's name from Argos the son of Zeus. It is the secound oldest city.Argos was not friendly when it came to other cities. They refused to send supplies or help in the Greaco- Persian war. Argos also became dependent on the near by city Mycenae.

Social Structure

brr1997 — 2015-02-13 01:48:46 UTC

Agros was broken up between the free people and the slaves. There social classes included Gods & Goddesses, the rich, citizens, non-citizens, free slaves, and slaves.

Size of the City

brr1997 — 2015-02-13 01:48:51 UTC

Argos was built on two hills. It was about 80 m and 289 m in height respectively.

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More Influential

brr1997 — 2015-02-13 04:27:15 UTC

Sparta was more influental for Greek history because they left a greater impact and are more well known than Agros. Agros did'nt really impact Greek history that much at all.

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