... You're spot on about how the economy of Sparta worked and most of all you dispel may of the myths surrounding Sparta. The regimented, fearless, obedient, upper-class Spartan warrior (Spartiate) that we hear so much about was actually in the minority in ancient Sparta. Spartan king who led 7,000 soldiers at Thermopylae Cyrus 10. king who built a strong Persian army and expanded the Persian Empire Peisistratus 11. Athen's economy was much better. Replies. Persian king who invaded Greece and led his army at the Battle of Salamis Darius 7. economy 27.8 Spartan Economy While the Athenian economy depended on trade, Sparta’s economy relied on farming and on conquering other people. Ancient Sparta. Reply. Yet, as is often the case, many of the perceptions we have Trade and agriculture were the backbones of the economy. This regional instability brought about the Peloponnesian League (c. 505 to 365 BCE) which was … FALSE 5. Xerxes 6. However, they did not have professional soldiers. Sparta was a city in Greece in which the form of the kingdom in the form of joint authority was Sparta’s environment couldn’t take care of all of it citizens. According to the legend, from period of the king Lycurgus all existing Spartan laws were grounded. The Spartan society was known for its highly-skilled warriors, elitist administrators, and its reverence for stoicism, people today still look to the Spartans as model citizens in an idealist ancient society. Sparta gained revenge on Argos in c. 545 BCE but then lost a battle with Tegea shortly after. Ancient Sparta is one of the most well-known cities in Classical Greece. The main weapons and battle formations of the ancient Spartans were as follows. Anonymous June 23, 2014 at 6:44 PM. Many don't think about the amount of design and technology it took to develop these ideas. Sparta’s economy was based on trade. The location of Sparta was in Laconia region in the Peloponnese. Sparta didn’t have enough land to feed all its people, so Spartans took the land they needed from their neighbors. Sparta was a shabby city that trained soldiers their entire lives. Persian king who invaded Greece at Marathon Pericles 8. leader who made Athens more democratic Leonidas 9. you have a problem. The relationship between citizens and helots was an uneasy one and there were sometimes uprisings, notably in the 7th century BCE which contributed to Sparta’s defeat to Argos at Hysiae in 669 BCE. However, they did not have professional soldiers. Sparta was a shabby city that trained soldiers their entire lives. Reply Delete. Facts about Ancient Sparta tell you about the famous city state in ancient Greece. In the past, Sparta was often called Lacedaemon. In order to survive the Spartans had to take control of the neighboring city-states for the rich and fertilized soil. Similarities Between Sparta and Athens in terms of “Economy” Before the emergence of Rome as the most reliable economy in the region, both Sparta and Athens city-states had the most significant economies upon which other states in the region highly depended on. you have a problem. Athens was the New York City of the Ancient world, with everything amazingly constructed, cultural and whatnot. However, the ancient Greeks began to pay attention on Sparta in 650 BC. Because Spartan men spent their lives as warriors, Sparta used slaves Athens was the New York City of the Ancient world, with everything amazingly constructed, cultural and whatnot. and “Dark Age” (c. 1100-776 B.C.E.). Home Geography Culture Political System Technology The Spartans are remembered for their fierce battle tactics, weapons, and blood thirsty warriors. Sparta's Economy Unlike Athens who depended on trade, Sparta’s economy depended on farming and taking control of the neighboring city-states. Historian Helena P. Schrader discusses ancient Spartan society and culture, seeking to rectify a number of common misconceptions. Athen's economy was much better. Actually the city had been in ancient Greece since 10th century BC. 2 This article will not discuss the preceding Mycenaean period (c. 1700-1100 B.C.) Lycurgus had conceived also political institutions, established after consulting with the Delphic oracle.