Which of the following accurately compares the rights of foreigners in sparta and athens? in sparta, foreigners had the same rights as foreigners in athens but could also work to improve their status. in sparta, foreigners could not vote or serve in the army but they could own land. in athens, foreigners could vote and run businesses but not own land. in sparta, foreigners could not vote, own land, or serve in the army. in athens, foreigners could not vote or own land but could run businesses. in sparta, foreigners could vote but could not own land or serve in the army. in athens, foreigners could not vote but could own land and run businesses.