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Polis = city.
A city was independent and self-sustaining, with a central defensive citadel (acropolis) with houses surrounded by walls, with sufficient farmland and a sea or river port. To be considered a worthwhile city, it had its own amenities - temples, gymnasiums, theatres, water supply and sewerage. An a political system which fostered unity and discipline of the people.
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What is the Greek name for city state?
it's Polis because there was no Greek word for city
What was each Greek city state known as?
The Greek word is polis, from which we derive today such words as politics, political, politicians etc.
What was the greek term for a small state run by citizens?
It was called Polis
What greek citizens were land owners?
polis
Who were citizens in most Greek city-states?
Polis
What is the Greek name for city state?
it's Polis because there was no Greek word for city
What is the Greek word for towns?
The Greek word for town is η πόλη(the town/city. The plural is οι πόλεις(the towns/cities). For simple words or sentences, just use Google Translate. It's much faster than waiting for an answer.
Around what feature was a Greek polis usually built?
Q: Around what feature was a Greek polis built?A: A Greek polis was usually built around a strong fortress.
What is the sentence for polis?
i live in indianapolis ,a greek polis is athens
3 How did the Hellenistic polis differ from the earlier Greek Polis?
Hellenistic polis varied greatly from the original greek polis. I would suggest checking out UNC website. There is a link to it below.
Define the concept of a polis?
Polis is the early Greek city-state.
How is a polis similar from a city-state?
Polis is a greek word for city-state.
What words originate from the Greek word Polis?
Often one finds that English words are derived from Greek words. This couldn't be farther from the truth with the Greek word Polis. The Greek word Polis is found in modern words: metropolis, Annapolis,and Minneapolis.
The polis was the Greek name for?
City.
Greek for city state?
Polis
What is greek for city states?
Polis
What is the Greek term for city?
Polis.
