The Polis

What is a 'polis' in ancient Greece?

• A type of food

• A type of city-state

• A type of animal

• A type of clothing

Answer explanation

What was the acropolis used for in a polis?

• A marketplace

• A defensive position

• A place for swimming

• A place for farming

Who controlled the government and economy in many poleis?

• Farmers

• Traders

• Slaves

• Aristocracy

What was the main economic activity in the agora?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Singing

• Political discussion and trade

What was the primary economic base of a polis?

• Agriculture, trade, and manufacturing

• Mining and metallurgy

• Textile production

• Fishing and ship building

What role did religion play in the Greek poleis?

• It was banned in times of war

• It was only practiced by the aristocracy

• It was used to unify citizens and legitimize

  authority

• It was a private affair with no public

  ceremonies

What was the agora in a Greek polis?

• A military training ground

• A marketplace and centre for political

  discussion

• A temple for worship

• A philosophers school