City-States in Ancient Greece

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A city-state in ancient Greece, encompassing cities, towns, and smaller communities.

A fortified hilltop that served as a central location for assemblies, political discussions, and religious ceremonies within a polis.

The rights granted to individuals within a polis, such as ownership of property, participation in trade, and living peacefully.

The rights granted to individuals within a polis, encompassing the right to vote, hold public office, and participate in military service.

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Individuals in a polis who had no legal or political rights, often acquired through conquest, debt, or birth.

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City-states (polis) in ancient Greece were made up of cities, towns, and smaller communities
A central area called the acropolis was a hub for politics and religion
A marketplace or public space was another important area, where people would gather
Citizens had legal rights, such as freedom of trade, owning property, and living peacefully
Political rights included voting and holding public office
Men were considered the highest class and had both legal and political rights
Women and children had legal rights but not political rights; these were typically controlled by the head of household
Those living in other city-states may have only legal rights
Enslaved people had no political or legal rights