A Tale of Two Civilizations: Question was to explain the similarities and differences between the two Greek Empires of Athens and Sparta.

Western Civilization
A Tale of Two Civilizations
Athens and Sparta were two diverse civilizations in Ancient Greece which both left an imprint in the history of western civilization. Athens and Sparta had major differences yet created long lasting, powerful civilizations. Both located in the Mediterranean sea, they existed during similar time periods. The Athenian civilization contained people who believed in a democratic form of government, a free market system of economy, and an optimistic approach on life. The Spartan civilization consisted of people from Sparta, tradesmen and far…