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Spartan boys were taken away from their parents at age seven to be trained as soldiers, but Athenian boys were?

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Athenian boys went to school from the age of 6-18 and then trained as soldiers for 2 years from age 18-20.
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Answer:

Spartan boys were taken away from their parents at age seven to be trained as soldiers, but Athenian boys were sent to school to pursue basic education until they were sixteen.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Spartans were more of a warrior creed that believed in military prowess and physical strength. On the other hand, the Athenians believed in offering their children a more civilized and balanced life based on both basic education and military training.

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