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Athens was a city-state that encouraged education, music, and arts. Sparta practiced militarism and built up a strong army.
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| When Pericles was the leaader during the Golden Age, civilization thrived. | |
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| Another polis is Sparta. Spartans were raised to be excellent soldiers. | |
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Although both city-states were in Greece, their governments were very different.
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| Athens used to be a monarchy, but changed into a direct democracy. | |
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| I guess that's where we get the democracy in our government. Sparta had two kings, a council of elders and five ephors. | |
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