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How does having a Greek city built on an acropolis protect the people?
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∙ 11y ago
The term acropolis, translated from Greek, means high city. So an acropolis is built on high ground. As a result, it is not as susceptible either to flooding, or to invasions from the sea.
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Was the acropolis Greek or Roman?
Thew acropolis was Greek. The Romans had the forum.
What ideas develop in greek city-state?
In Greek city-states, the idea of having an acropolis on top of a hill serving as a safe refuge or a religious temple, the idea of having an agora below the acropolis, having citizenship and having the citizens run the city-state developed in Greek city-states. Greek city-states also started using citizens as soldiers.
How do you write acropolis in greek?
Acropolis in Greek = Ακρόπολη, according to the Zeta ImTranslator.
In what Greek city is the Parthenon?
Acropolis, Greek.
Does Rome have an acropolis?
No, the Acropolis was uniquely Greek. The Roman Forum was comparable in many ways to the Greek Agora.
How would you define acropolis?
acropolis is a greek city or just a city
What threats does the acropolis face?
The Greek Acropolis has, for the last many years, began to erode because of acid rain. If this continues many structures and building will begin to collapse and crumple. The Acropolis also sees a lot of tourism from many people, affecting the Greek economy. -∑
What was the fortified hill constructed in greek cities for protection called?
Acropolis is the center of the city. Acropolis is the center of the city.
What is the Greek word for an upper city?
The Greek word for a high city is the word acropolis. The word polis means a city which is high up and the word acropolis was the word the ancients used to describe this type of city.
What region is Acropolis of Athens in?
On the top of the hill. Acropolis means "High City" in Greek.
In what country is the Acropolis?
The Greek Acropolis is atop a hill overlooking the city of Athens, Greece.
Why did the Greeks build their cities round a high acropolis?
The acropolis was a defensive fort to which the people could retire and defend when under attack by nomads or other Greek cities.
