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Both Athens and Sparta had an Assembly elected by the people.

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Sparta had two kings ruling for life or until ousted, while Athens was governed by annually elected oligarchs.

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Athens and Sparta differed in their approach to the Greeks.

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Athenian and Spartan fought together in the Battle of Plataea, ending Persian invasions of Greece.

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Spartan boys trained as warriors; girls as mothers of warriors.

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Sparta was self-contained, providing army support as needed, while Athens sought to expand its territory.

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Athens and Sparta obtained resources through trade.

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Athens and Sparta: famous rival cities in Ancient Greece.

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Spartan women were freer, educated, and could own land, unlike Athenian women who were limited to domestic tasks.

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Sparta focused on warriors; Athens on arts and education.

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