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What are characteristics of life in Sparta but not in Athens?

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Many women served in the military.

Many women served in the military.

Slaves called helots tilled fields and did hard labor.

Slaves called helots tilled fields and did hard labor.

People elected their rulers.

People elected their rulers.

Boys left home at age seven for military training.

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The characteristics of life in Sparta but not in Athens are:

  • Many women served in the military.
  • Slaves called helots tilled fields and did hard labor.
  • Boys left home at age seven for military training.

These aspects are specific to Spartan society, reflecting its militaristic culture and social structure, while Athens had a different approach to governance, education, and the role of women.