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The independent political entities of ancient Greece characterized by their self-governing urban centers and surrounding territories. Greek city-states (poleis) such as Athens, Sparta, Corinth, and Thebes developed distinct political systems, cultural identities, and military traditions while sharing common language and religious practices. Their competitive relationships, varying forms of government, and cultural achievements laid the foundation for Western political thought, democracy, philosophy, and artistic traditions.