Athens or Sparta

The Acropolis was where beautiful temples were built.

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Women from here had greater freedoms than other Greek women.

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The five ephors had a lot of power in the government.

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All boys had to leave home at the age of seven and go to a training camp for the military.

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The government was an aristocracy.

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Pericles was a strong leader who wanted democracy to work.

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Education was not as important as physical strength.

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Laws were made by and voted on in the General Assembly.

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Jurors were paid by the state.

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The Parthenon was built as a temple to honor the goddess Athena.

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