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PLS HELP SEMESTER EXAM

which of the following statements do not describe life in Athens?

a. education is a important focus
b. all males serve in the army at age 7
c. citizens are open to new ideas
d. democracy is the main form of government

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Answer:A

Explanation:Kids were growing up getting trained for battle and going to war with opposing armys and didnt really have time for education

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Answer:

The correct answer is option b. "all males serve in the army at age 7".

Step-by-step explanation:

Ancient Greece have different educational systems, depending if the boys and girls lived in Athens or Sparta. The tradition of taking boys to serve in the army at age 7 was not part of Athens life but of cities with a heavy emphasizes in War such as Sparta. In ancient Athens boys were taken to school at age 7, while girls stayed with their mothers and were ready for marriage once they reach puberty at age 12 or 13.

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