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They developed their own dialects of the Greek language. Some, like Sparta, developed into a large, complex community. Other city-states built walls around their communities. They formed armies for protection, created their own governments, and collected taxes.
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∙ 10y agoA group of tribes would take over enough fertile land to support them and establish farms. They would fortify a high point (acropolis) as a defensive refuge, and as the urban area grew, usually build a defensive wall around the houses.
They were progressively ruled by chiefs, then petty kings, then aristocracies who displaced each other. As all would-be rulers were dependent on the working males to defend the city and land, the people at large progressively gained influence, with the aristocracy giving way to assemblies of the warrior-farmers, and in extreme cases, to all adult male citizens.
The franchise changed back and forth in many cities, as the aristocracies, farmer-warriors and general populace succeeded or failed through the centuries in maintaining government and security and prosperity.
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∙ 13y agoThe Greek Civilization was not the name for a united country. It were several small city-states governed from one major city. They way in which they were governed differed per state. Some were governed by dictators, others by democracy, some by aristocracies and others by a mixed form of these.
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∙ 6y agoAt various times they were monarchies, oligarchies, tyrannies and various forms of democracy.
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∙ 11y agoYour all dummy heads
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Where did Greeks live?
The ancient Greeks lived in cities (poleis) along the coasts of the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
The Mycenanaeans were driven from their cities by whom?
The Dorian Greeks and the Sea Peoples
Where did the ancient Greeks who fought in war live?
In the farms and cities; on campaign in tents.
How did ancient Greeks modify their environment?
By establishing farms, cities, fisheries, ports.
What Ways Did Greeks honor there gods-?
Greeks honoured their gods by conducting religious festivals and sacrifices, rituals and praying in temples.
Is the executive power at the state level carried out by the mayor?
No. Mayors are elected to govern cities; governors are elected to govern states.
What did Greeks live in?
Houses, homes, cities and towns.
Where did Greeks live?
The ancient Greeks lived in cities (poleis) along the coasts of the Mediterranean and Black Seas.
What cities did the Greeks invaid?
they invaided Spain,Istanbul and Greece
What did Suleiman's father do to prepare him to be a great leader?
He let him govern some cities in his father's empire.
Which form has a professional trained manager to help govern cities?
Council-Manager form of government.
What did Greeks have to do with Asia Minor?
The mainland Greek cities established cities around the coastline to take their excess population.
Why did Greeks turn to travelling seas?
To establish new cities and for trade.
The Mycenanaeans were driven from their cities by whom?
The Dorian Greeks and the Sea Peoples
Why do you think the Greeks built their cities around a high acropolis?
The Greeks built their cities around a high acropolis because if some other country was attaking they could be safe and fight of the war from the inside.
What was the name of the city built by the Greeks?
The Greeks built many cities and many of them were named Alexandria or variations based on Alexanders name.
Who is the mayor of Hawaii and how much votes did he get?
Mayors govern cities. Hawaii is a state with many cities. Perhaps you meant who is the governor of Hawaii? If so, it is Neil Abercrombie.
