Athens vs Sparta

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Athens

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wanted citizens to be well-rounded and healthy

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Sparta

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all boys learned to be soldiers starting at age 7

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Athens

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direct democracy

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Athens

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women stayed at home and were taught household duties

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Sparta

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oligarchy

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Athens

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boys were taught reading, writing, math, music and sports

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Sparta

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slaves were called helots and did most of the work

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Sparta

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women exercised to become strong and were expected to be healthy mothers

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Athens

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boys became citizens at age 18

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Sparta

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had 2 kings as well as 5 ephors to enforce the law