Question

Is sparse living accommodations a characteristic of Athens, Sparta, or both?

a.
Athens


b.
Sparta


c.
Athens and Sparta

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter C.

These living conditions were a characteristic of both Athens and Sparta, and it also depended on social status.

In Sparta, the priority was the education of warriors, so boys that were trained to be warriors would sleep in dormitories.

In Athens, richer homes had better conditions, such as furniture and comfortable beds.

Answer 2

Generally speaking, sparse living accommodations was a characteristic of both Athens and Sparta, of course, depending on the status and class of the person.