The government was a monarchy

Society valued education

Society valued military strength over education

Citizenship was open to adult men who had been born in the city-state.

Replaced the monarchy with an aristocracy

Established a democracy after the failed ruling of the aristocracy

Helots farmed the land and were only allowed to keep part of their harvest.

At seven years of age, boys are taken from their families and raised by the government to be soldiers.

Named after the Greek goddess of wisdom

Girls' education focused on physical strength and athletic skills

Women could own property

Women could not go out alone

Girls did not attend school; they learned household skills at home

This city-state had "citizen-soldiers" but did not form a professional army

Citizens were ranked by importance based on wealth and power

This city-state produced very few artists, philosophers, or scientists.

To defend itself against enemies, this non-military city-state would join forces with other city-states.

For men living in this city-state, it was an honor to die in battle

The citizens of this city-state had a direct role in governing.