This discussion topic comes from Herodotus’s History reading. First, mention some of Herodotus’s descriptions of the Spartan contingent – what are the Spartans like (look to the descriptions given by Demaratus and Artabanus, but consider more than just their warrior nature)? Then, theorize on a potential cultural downside to the overwhelming focus upon their military. Then, consider whether or not Herodotus is biased in favor of the Greeks, and explain how Herodotus’s account of the Persian Wars differs from Homer’s "account" of the Trojan Wars – how did Greek thinking/writing shift from Homer’s time to Herodotus’s?

Separate Greek city-states developed instead of a single state.

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The geography did a key role in setting apart the Greek cities, imposing natural barriers as the ocean, mountains and vast distances separated and prevented a unified state.

Each city had also its characteristic culture and self-governed, this created a Mediterranean landscape where Greek culture flourished.

Important cities like Athens, Crete and Sparta developed their unique features:

The Spartans to the West became fierce warriors and specialized in combat and armor building.Athens became a center of culture, science and religious practices, the greatest temples can be found there.

Contact from other cities was possible yet the independence and autonomous rule were preferred.

The city-states had been naturally

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