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What were some reasons for the independent spirit of early Greeks?
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There are many reasons for the independent spirit of early Greeks. The two communities were isolated from each other by a large mountain. They were never able to decide on one single government which led to frequent wars between the city-states. |
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Which group of ancient Greek women enjoyed greater freedom? |
The Spartan women roles and lives shocked most Greeks. Spartan women had greater freedom than any other women who lived there at that time. They were able to sell their property and they were even educated and trained in sports. |
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Who benefited most in an oligarchy? |
Wealthy and rich people benefited most in an oligarchy. |
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How did Sparta's government differ from Athens? |
Sparta's government differed from Athens because Sparta's citizens had a smaller voice in government. Spartan political power is help only by a small group of people unlike Athens. |
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How did geography encourage the type of government that developed in ancient Greece? |
Many early Greek settlements were isolated from other people by the Peninsula mountain geography. Each community had its own independent government and city-states were formed. |
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What were the ranks of the social classes in ancient Greece? Describe Each. |
The different ranks of social classes in ancient Greece were chosen upon if you were a citizen or not. CITIZEN CLASS: NON CITIZEN CLASS Tenant Farmer slaves Small Farmer women and children Aristocracy born of citizens |
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Why was education important in ancient Greece and why was it only offered to boys? |
Education was important in ancient Greece because it helped promote the growth of democracy in Athens. Education was only offered to boys because females were not citizens |
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Describe the difference between the values and attitudes of the Spartans and the Athenians. How did these values affect the type of government that developed? |
Sparta and Athens had many differences. Sparta was a city-state based of military, fighting, and war. Athens was different because they offered education to citizens, and they valued music, dance, and arts. Sparta's values affected their government so they have a Oligarchy government which is being told what to do by one person. Athens lifestyle also affected there government. Athenians value the other people so they have a democracy government so some of the power is given to the people. |
