+Greek City States, or *poleis*, were independent urban centers that defined [Ancient Greece](/wiki/ancient_greece). Each operated with its own unique [government](/wiki/government) and laws, fostering fierce local pride and occasional [war](/wiki/war) despite shared culture and language. These autonomous communities shaped much of Western civilization's early political thought.
+## See also
+- [Athens](/wiki/athens)
+- [Sparta](/wiki/sparta)
+- [Democracy](/wiki/democracy)
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