Athens and Sparta Vocab

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City-state of ancient Greece known for military oligarchy

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Sparta

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Leave someone/something without intending to return

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abandon

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Peninsula in southern Greece

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Peloponnesus

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Marketplace in ancient Greece

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Agora

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To get something by effort or work

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obtain

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City-state of ancient Greece, first democracy, birthplace of Western civilization, capital of modern Greece.

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Athens

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Remove or end something

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eliminate

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Ability or skill to do something well

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capable

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Small group of Spartans making key decisions

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Council of Elders

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In Athens, a council of 500 citizens managed daily government operations.

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Council of 500