Why was SPARTA more successful for the Growth of Civilization in Greece?

Question

Especially P O L I T I C S !

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Answer 1

I wouldn't say that Sparta was more successful than say Athens but if you had to give an argument of why they would've been here are a few points:

- Their government was sturdy, they always kept the same tradition and the same way of running the state (2 kings, council, assembly etc)

- Military wise they were the most successful because being a hoplite (soldier)) was a job, a year long thing, where in other states being a soldier wasn't your main job

Answer 2

More successful than what? Another state?



And more successful in what way? Military prowess/culture/democracy/health/freedom?



Do you mean "Why was Sparta more successful than other states?" or "did the growth of civilzation (whatever that means) make Sparta more powerful?" or "What was Sparta's contribution to the growth of civilization in Greece"? Sparta's whole structure was geared towards war and a military lifestyle. They were great at war, but haven't left any of the other marks of a civilization. No great buildings, philosophy, literature, art. No lasting political ideas.



Explain your question.

Answer 3

You need both trade and military for expansion. Athens had the trade, and Sparta had the military might. "Greece" was not a coherent unit, but rather city-states that at times warred against themselves.

Answer 4

Discipline.