City-States in Ancient Greece

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What was the primary function of the acropolis in a polis?

A marketplace for trade and commerce
A residential area for wealthy citizens
A military training ground for soldiers
A central location for assemblies and discussions (correct)

Which group within a polis had both legal and political rights?

Women and children
Citizens from other city-states
Men (correct)
Slaves

How did citizenship affect the political rights of individuals from different city-states?

Citizens from other city-states had equal political rights
Only citizens of the same polis had full political rights (correct)
Citizens from other city-states had more political rights
All citizens had the same legal rights regardless of citizenship

What rights did women and children possess within a polis?

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Which of the following statements about slaves in a polis is accurate?

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Polis

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

Acropolis

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

Legal Rights in a Polis

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

Political Rights in a Polis

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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Slaves in a Polis

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

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Study Notes

City-States in Greece

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

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Explore the fascinating world of ancient Greek city-states, known as poleis. This quiz covers their structure, rights of citizens, and the roles of men, women, and enslaved individuals within these communities. Test your knowledge on how politics and society were organized in this influential period.