Sparta and Athens

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Sparta and Athens were both considered Greek [Blank]?

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City-States

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What was the name of the war between Athens and Sparta?

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The Peloponnesian War

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What activities was Spartan life centered around?

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War and Agriculture

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Why was military training emphasized so much in Sparta?

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They had many wars/rebellions with the Messenians and helots, so they needed to be prepared to defend Sparta.

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Unlike Sparta, what was the governance structure of Athens?

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Democracy

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What does it mean for a government to be democratic?

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Citizens directly/indirectly make the laws that govern society.

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In Sparta, a select group of people (the council and two kings) would make all the laws governing Sparta. How can this government structure be best described?

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Oligarchy

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What did the statues communicate as valuable in Athens and Sparta?

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Sparta emphasized being a warrior, while Athens emphasized beauty, luxury, and expression.

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What is another name for the Greek city-state?

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Polis

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What was the term used for cities in Ancient Greece?

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City-State