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City wall protected the city from invaders and provided reefuge for the farming and commercial peopte outside the walls. The acropolis was the original refuge before city walls were built, and became a last bastion if the walls were breached, a place for the gods and a repository for treasures under protection of the gods, a place for religious practices, and a refuge at alters for accused fugitives claiming protection from the gods.
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How did city walls and acropolises benefit greek city states?
The acropolis was established as a hill fort as refuge against invading neighbours or nomads. As a city grew up, it was often walled for the same reason.
How did the city walls and acropolises benefit Greek city-states?
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What were greek paintings often painted on?
Greek paintings were often painted on vases or pots.
