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Question 1:

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During the period of Ancient Greece, the polis, or city-state, played a central role in the political, social, and cultural organization of Greek society. Considering this context, explain: (1) the importance of the polis in the political system of Ancient Greece, (2) how citizenship was related to the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion in Ancient Greece, and (3) the differences between the polis of Athens and Sparta in terms of political and social organization.

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Ancient Greece is recognized for its various city-states, which played distinct roles in shaping its culture and world history. Sparta and Athens, for example, represented models of social and political organization that were quite different. While Sparta valued military discipline and relative equality among its citizens, Athens stood out for its democracy and cultural development. Consider the following excerpt from Herodotus, a Greek historian contemporary to these civilizations: 'Neither the most vast possession nor the most beautiful of riches can be compared to virtue.' - Herodotus. Based on the quote and your knowledge: 1) Explain how the different conceptions of value and virtue in Sparta and Athens were reflected in their respective forms of social and political organization. 2) Discuss how these values and forms of organization contributed to the legacy of Ancient Greece in the contemporary Western world.

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Question 3:

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Ancient Greece is recognized for its city-states, such as Athens and Sparta, which had a great influence on the formation of the Western world. Briefly explain what was the political and social organization of these city-states and how this model contributed to the formation of democracy and the cultural values of the contemporary Western world.

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Question 4:

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Ancient Greek civilization, especially Athens and Sparta, is widely recognized as one of the founders of democracy and a central influence in Western culture and philosophy. Considering the geographical location of Greece and the political organization of the city-states, Reflect on the role that the geography and the form of government of the city-states had in the development of democratic ideals and Greek cultural identity. Then, relate the information to the following fragment, attributed to Heraclitus, one of the early pre-Socratic philosophers: 'No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.' (Heraclitus, c. 535 - c. 475 BC). Based on your knowledge, or additional research, discuss how Heraclitus' philosophical perspective could reflect the changes and evolution seen in the structure and thought of ancient Greek societies.

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Question 5:

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Who was the enemy of the Greeks during the Persian Wars?

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