Ancient Greek City-States: Polis, Acropolis, and Agora
GREEK POLIS
SEM –I
CC-II
MOUSUMI ROY CHOUDHURY
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800s/700s BC – formed independent city-states (
polis
)
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Concept of a
polis
:
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city (fort) and surrounding territory
•
community (people)
•
politically and economically independent
How city-states (poleis) were alike:
1. Covered small area
2. Populations of fewer than 10,000 (mostly slaves)
3. Fort built on
acropolis
(hill)
4. Had an
agora
(marketplace, public meeting place)
Acropolis
In Greek, Acropolis
means "Highest City".
For purposes of defense,
early settlers naturally
chose elevated ground.
The most famous
example is the Acropolis
of Athens which is known
as
the Acropolis
. It
contains the famous
Parthenon, built as a
temple to the Greek
goddess Athena.
Agora
The ruins of the
Agora, the
commercial
center of
ancient Athens.
5. Greeks had loyalty to polis
6. People from all poleis spoke Greek
7. All saw non-Greeks as barbarians
8. Shared many religious, cultural, and social
characteristics
How city-states were different:
•
Each had its own:
•
Government
•
Laws
•
Calendar
•
Money
•
Weights and measures
•
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Delve into the world of ancient Greek city-states, known as poleis, where independent communities thrived within fortified cities. Learn about the key features of these city-states, including the Acropolis, the political and economic independence they enjoyed, and the significance of the Agora as a marketplace and meeting place. Discover how these poleis were both alike and different, sharing a common loyalty to their city while also maintaining unique governmental, legal, and cultural characteristics.
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GREEK POLIS SEM I CC-II MOUSUMI ROY CHOUDHURY
Greek city Greek city- -states states 800s/700s BC formed independent city-states (polis) Concept of a polis: city (fort) and surrounding territory community (people) politically and economically independent
How city-states (poleis) were alike: 1. Covered small area 2. Populations of fewer than 10,000 (mostly slaves) 3. Fort built on acropolis (hill) 4. Had an agora (marketplace, public meeting place)
Acropolis In Greek, Acropolis means "Highest City". For purposes of defense, early settlers naturally chose elevated ground. The most famous example is the Acropolis of Athens which is known as the Acropolis. It contains the famous Parthenon, built as a temple to the Greek goddess Athena.
Agora The ruins of the Agora, the commercial center of ancient Athens.
5. Greeks had loyalty to polis 6. People from all poleis spoke Greek 7. All saw non-Greeks as barbarians 8. Shared many religious, cultural, and social characteristics
How city-states were different: Each had its own: Government Laws Calendar Money Weights and measures
