HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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Athens
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Sparta
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Both
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Sparta was one of the most dominant of all the Greek city-states, and is most often remembered for their athletic and militaristic values.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sparta, also known as Lacedaemon, was an ancient Greek city-state located primarily in a region of southern Greece called Laconia.
Detailed explanation-3: -One of the main ways they were similar was in their form of government. Both Athens and Sparta had an assembly, whose members were elected by the people. Sparta was ruled by two kings, who ruled until they died or were forced out of office. Athens was ruled by archons, who were elected annually.
Detailed explanation-4: -Athens was an open society, and Sparta was a closed one. Athens was democratic, and Sparta was ruled by a select few. The differences were many. In 431 BCE a war broke out between Athens and Sparta.