How is Athens different from Sparta?

Differences between Athens and Sparta:

1. Sparta is a militarized society, Athens is the birthplace of science and culture;

2. In Sparta there were 2 categories of people: citizens (Spartans) and slaves (helots). In Athens there were aristocrats, common people (plebs), freedmen and slaves;

3. In Athens, in contrast to Sparta, the economic and economic life was much more developed;

4. In Athens, the form of government is democracy, in Sparta, the aristocracy.

In general, the life of a Spartan was subject to more severe discipline than the life of an Athenian. This is due to the fact that the Spartans had to be constantly prepared for a possible uprising of the helots and not relax.