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What was the primary function of the acropolis in a polis?
What was the primary function of the acropolis in a polis?
Which group within a polis had both legal and political rights?
Which group within a polis had both legal and political rights?
How did citizenship affect the political rights of individuals from different city-states?
How did citizenship affect the political rights of individuals from different city-states?
What rights did women and children possess within a polis?
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?
Which of the following statements about slaves in a polis is accurate?
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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.
