Athens VS. Sparta

No Democracy

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Did NOT rely on a wall surrounding their city-state.

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They were suspicious of new ideas and foreigners.

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Myron, Sophocles, Socrates were celebrated members of this city-state.

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Women could own land.

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Required to work in the military for 30-60 years.

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Located in Greece.

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Located in Attica, a hilly area near the sea with a harbor.

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Had a lot of valuable resources like gold, lead, marble.

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It was the largest city-state, very prosperous.

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