Discussion Topic Instructions: Simply writing a reply to the questions does not

Discussion Topic Instructions: Simply writing a reply to the questions does not guarantee points. You are expected to make thoughtful, informed posts to the questions. A sentence or two is NOT sufficient. You need a well-thought out post of 300-500 words. Think of these as essays where you must develop complete answers with details, examples, and analysis. Proofread before submitting—do NOT have grammatical, punctuation, or other errors in your post. The instructor also wishes to see students responding to the posts of others—as in a class discussion. Submissions will NOT be graded or given credit if they are more than a week late. Late submissions will be subject to a one letter grade penalty. These should be based on our course materials (as well as your own analysis). While you may use things you know, do NOT use outside sources for this assignment. Any evidence of cheating (using outside sources, AI like ChatGPT, borrowing from another student’s post, etc.) will result in a zero for this assignment. Be sure to look at the discussion board rubric. Topic Prompt: Of Sparta and Athens, which was the more significant city state? Be sure to think in terms of both short and long term impact as well as historical legacy. Also, explain what made one more and the other less important. Which one would you rather be a citizen of if you had to choose? Keep in mind your own gender, the potential of each city state to grow and change, and the customs and qualities of each state. This must be based only on our course materials and your own analysis. It must contain information from our course materials.