Compare the use of slaves in ancient Sparta and ancient Athens.

A.) Both cities used slaves for similar purposes.

B.) Athens did not believe in slaves, but Sparta used them relentlessly to work the fields.

C.) Athens and Sparta both used slaves, but Athenian men would work with the slaves.

D.) Athens used slaves exclusively in the homes, while Sparta used slaves in the fields.

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Steve Gallagher

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8 June, 01:14

Compare the use of slaves in ancient Sparta and ancient Athens.

A.) Both cities used slaves for similar purposes.

B.) Athens did not believe in slaves, but Sparta used them relentlessly to work the fields.

C.) Athens and Sparta both used slaves, but Athenian men would work with the slaves.

D.) Athens used slaves exclusively in the homes, while Sparta used slaves in the fields.

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Dorian Carter · Answer 1

The correct answer for this question would be option C. Athens and Sparta both used slaves, but Athenian men would work with the slaves. Slaves in Athens played a major role in ancient Greek civilization and they are present everywhere. These slaves not only worked as servants but also as factory workers, shopkeepers, mineworkers, farm workers and as ship's crew members. On the other hand, slaves in Sparta were owned by the state and they were treated as animals. They were all essential for food production.