Traded with other city-states

Enjoyed the stories of the Iliad and the Odyssey

Had an Oligarchy for its government

Didn't trade because they didn't trust outsiders

Lived in Peloponnesus

Liked fancy food and clothes

Liked to travel

Lived close to the Aegean sea.

Had a very powerful navy

Left imperfect babies to die

Started military training at age 7

Their men were in the army until they turned 60.

They were polytheistic.

Their men began their military training at age 18.

Had slaves

Liked simple food and clothes

Participated in the Olympics

Women had more rights.

Women had fewer rights.

Didn't travel because they were isolated.

Loved the arts.