WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

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Use the information to answer the question.This ancient Greek city-state often battled its neighbors. It was ruled by a small number of military leaders. Military training and service were the most important things in this society.Which city-state is described in the information?
A
Sparta
B
Corinth
C
Megara
D
Athens
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sparta: Military Might Located in the southern part of Greece on the Peloponnisos peninsula, the city-state of Sparta developed a militaristic society ruled by two kings and an oligarchy, or small group that exercised political control.

Detailed explanation-2: -A city-state, or polis, was the community structure of ancient Greece. Each city-state was organized with an urban center and the surrounding countryside. Characteristics of the city in a polis were outer walls for protection, as well as a public space that included temples and government buildings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sparta was a warrior society in ancient Greece that reached the height of its power after defeating rival city-state Athens in the Peloponnesian War (431-404 B.C.). Spartan culture was centered on loyalty to the state and military service.

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