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Where did citizens gather to discuss city government in Greek city-states?
Where did citizens gather to discuss city government in Greek city-states?
What form of government in Greek city-states was ruled by a small group of noble, landowning families?
What form of government in Greek city-states was ruled by a small group of noble, landowning families?
Which type of government in Greek city-states was ruled by a few powerful people?
Which type of government in Greek city-states was ruled by a few powerful people?
What role did the Council of Five Hundred play in the Athenian society?
What role did the Council of Five Hundred play in the Athenian society?
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Why were only free adult males considered citizens in Athens?
Why were only free adult males considered citizens in Athens?
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Why did Cleisthenes increase the power of the assembly?
Why did Cleisthenes increase the power of the assembly?
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What was the first step toward democracy in Athens?
What was the first step toward democracy in Athens?
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Why did Draco's legal code worsen the tensions between rich and poor in Athens?
Why did Draco's legal code worsen the tensions between rich and poor in Athens?
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What did Solon's legal concept allow any citizen to do?
What did Solon's legal concept allow any citizen to do?
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How did Cleisthenes' reforms contribute to the development of Athenian democracy?
How did Cleisthenes' reforms contribute to the development of Athenian democracy?
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What event prompted the Spartans to dedicate themselves to making Sparta a strong city-state?
What event prompted the Spartans to dedicate themselves to making Sparta a strong city-state?
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What was the role of the Council of Elders in Spartan government?
What was the role of the Council of Elders in Spartan government?
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Which group in Spartan society included the ruling families who owned the land?
Which group in Spartan society included the ruling families who owned the land?
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Who ruled over Sparta's military forces in addition to other branches of government?
Who ruled over Sparta's military forces in addition to other branches of government?
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How did Spartans view artistic and intellectual pursuits?
How did Spartans view artistic and intellectual pursuits?
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What was the primary focus of the festivals held by ancient Greeks?
What was the primary focus of the festivals held by ancient Greeks?
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Where did the Persian Wars between Greece and the Persian Empire begin?
Where did the Persian Wars between Greece and the Persian Empire begin?
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What was the outcome of Athens using its power to control other city-states in the Delian League?
What was the outcome of Athens using its power to control other city-states in the Delian League?
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How did Themistocles convince Athens to defend their city at sea?
How did Themistocles convince Athens to defend their city at sea?
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