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Which are characteristics of life in Sparta but not Athens? Choose all answers that are correct. A. The people took great pride in their temples and monuments. B. Males served in the army from age seven until they reached 30. C. Girls were encouraged to write poetry or weave fancy cloth. D. A council of aristocrats wielded most of the political power.

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B and D. Sparta liked war and having things that are practical, but Athens liked beauty and peace.

While Athena was known for its science, democracy, culture, Sparta was known for training seven-year-old boys to become the famous Spartan soldiers. Athens was ruled by Archons democratically elected every year, while Sparta was ruled by kings, the two of them until their death, or were forced to leave office, as well as council of aristocrats elders who had political power. In Athens, philosophy and abstract thought were developed. In Sparta, a practical way of thinking subordinated to the military way of life.

Corresct answers are: B and D.