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Yes, Greek citizens often identified closely with their own testates, or city-states, as these were central to their identity and political life. Each city-state, like Athens or Sparta, had its own customs, governance, and social structures, fostering a strong sense of local loyalty and pride among its citizens. This local identity was often prioritized over a broader Greek identity, especially in times of conflict, such as during the Peloponnesian War. Ultimately, the attachment to one's city-state played a crucial role in shaping civic duty and community belonging in ancient Greece.
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Actually, all the Greek city-states spoke Greek; there may have been regional accents, but the citizens could all understand each other.
No, ancient Olympic Games were not limited to white people. The Games were open to free-born Greek men, regardless of their race or ethnicity. People from various city-states and regions could participate, as long as they met the criteria of being Greek citizens and competed within the designated categories.
One reason was because some people that lived in city-states weren't even citizens, so they could not participate in the direct democracy.
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The Roman goddess Ceres was closely identified with Greek Demeter.
men that weren't slaves.
Their citizens.
Citizens of Greek city-states.Citizens of Greek city-states.
Citizens of Greek city-states.
free native-born men who owned land could be citizens.
Adult males who have been formally accepted by their tribal assembly as descended from citizens.
People accepted by their tribal assembly.
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