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Which of the following best describes the political organization of the Greeks?
The Greeks were divided into independent city states called a polis.
What were the characteristics of a polis?
A polis had its own urban center, fortified wall, farmland, and access to a water source.
How were the different city states (polis) in Greece related to each other?
The city states were independent from each other politically, religiously, judicially, legally, and in terms of social and cultural practices.
What did the Greeks have in common in terms of their cultural identity?
The Greeks had cultural traditions in common and all were 'Hellenes'.
What types of government existed in ancient Greece?
City states in Greece had different types of government, ranging from monarchy to aristocracy to oligarchy to democracy.
Test your knowledge of ancient Greek history with this quiz on the unique political and social structure of the Greek city-states, known as polis. Learn about the independent nature of these city-states and their distinct cultural practices.
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