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Greeks C10 Section 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Polis | A Greek city-state. The average polis contained between 5,000 and 10,000 citizens |
| Acropolis | A fortified hill. The farming villages, fields, and orchards were grouped around. On the top of the acropolis stood a temple |
| Agora | A marketplace located at the foot of the acropolis |
| Citizens | Men born in Greece that were not enslaved. Citizens could vote, own property, hold public office, and speak for themselves in a court of law |
| Sparta | A Greek city-state that had the strongest army |
| Athens | A Greek city-state that had the strongest navy |