Life in Two City-States: Athens and Sparta

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Athens

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City-state, first democracy, capital of Greece.

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Sparta

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City-state, known for military oligarchy.

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Council of 500

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500 citizens managing Athens' government.

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Agora

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Marketplace in ancient Greece.

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Council of Elders

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Spartan group making key decisions.

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Peloponnesus

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Peninsula in southern Greece.

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Democracy

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Government by citizen participation.

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Oligarchy

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Government by a small group.