Extra Vocab Review & Athens vs. Sparta

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Birthplace of democracy in the 5th century BCE, governed by direct democracy where citizens participated in decision-making.

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Athens

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Militaristic society known for a disciplined army and rigorous training (Agoge) for boys.

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Sparta

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Cultural hub of the ancient world, home to philosophers like Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and playwrights Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides. Hosted major cultural events and debates.

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Athens

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Education was valued; boys learned reading, writing, and arithmetic, with advanced studies in philosophy and rhetoric. Girls received less formal education, focusing on domestic skills.

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Athens

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Dual monarchy with two kings and an oligarchic council (Gerousia) of elder male citizens involved in decision-making.

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Sparta

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Relied on helots, conquered peoples, for agriculture. Helots were harshly treated and worked the land for citizens.

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Sparta

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Slavery was integral to this society, with enslaved individuals performing various tasks and having limited rights.

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Athens

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Discouraged trade and economic activities, focusing on martial values and a strict communal lifestyle.

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Sparta

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Society with a hierarchy: citizens at the top, metics (foreigners), and slaves below. Rights based on social status.

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Athens

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Economy based on agriculture, trade, and craftsmanship. Access to the sea and a natural harbor at Piraeus made it a trade center in the Mediterranean. Silver coinage system, the drachma, facilitated trade.

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Athens