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Ancient Greek City-States

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Athens

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Known for its contribution to art, philosophy, and democracy. The governmental structure included the Assembly, the Council of 500, and various courts.

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Sparta

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Militaristic and oligarchic society known for its disciplined and skilled warriors. Governed by two kings, a Council of Elders, and the Assembly.

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Corinth

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Wealthy merchant city-state known for its strategic location. Governed by oligarchy and famous for its pottery and maritime trade.

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Thebes

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City-state famous for its role in the Theban-Spartan struggles and the legend of Oedipus. Had a oligarchic government similar to Sparta.

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Argos

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City-state known for its rivalry with Sparta and cultural achievements. Governed by a mixture of monarchy, oligarchy, and democracy through its history.

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Miletus

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Important coastal city known for its scientific and philosophical advancements. The city was ruled by an oligarchy and is the birthplace of several thinkers.

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Megara

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Known for its fine textiles and rivalry with Corinth. Its government experienced shifts between tyranny, oligarchy, and democracy.

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Ephesus

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Notable for its Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Governed primarily as an oligarchy.

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Syracuse

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One of the most powerful Greek city-states in Sicily, known for its tyrants and battles against Carthage and Athens. Had a mixed government structure.

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Rhodes

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Famous for the Colossus of Rhodes and its maritime commerce. Rhodes had a democratic government after its synoecism.

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Delphi

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Known for the Oracle of Delphi and the Pythian Games. Governed by the Amphictyonic League, which was a form of league government.

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Knossos

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Associated with the ancient Minoan civilization and the myth of the Minotaur. Governed by a king and known for its palace complex.

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