Athens or Sparta?

Very militaristic in every aspect of society.

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Located on the Peloponnesus

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Had a representative government to lead the city

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No democracy

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Citizens participated directly in decision-making

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Did not value things such as the arts, literature, or intellectual pursuits

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First democracy

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All forms of individual expression were discouraged

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Valued education - wealthy boys trained to be good citizens

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Solon made democratic reforms and outlawed debt slavery

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