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What is the name of the large hill around which Greek city-states were built?
Chapter 8: Greece Vocabulary
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Polis | Greek word for city-state |
| Acropolis | large hill around which Greek city-states were built |
| Agora | where the ancient Greek meet and conduct business |
| Assembly | lawmaking body where people voted on issues that helped to shape the future of the city |
What was the name of the large open area in the middle of the city-state?
The agora
The agora (/ˈæɡərə/; Ancient Greek: ἀγορά agorá) was a central public space in ancient Greek city-states.
What area was usually on a hill and was the last area of defense if the city was attacked in ancient Greece?
the acropolis
Large cities often had a hill or high point in the town called the acropolis. This area would be used as a last area of defense if the city was attacked.
Where do ships find a sheltered place along a coast?
A place where ships and other craft can seek shelter. A harbour (also port, harbor) is a sheltered area of water where ships, boats, and barges can moor and is often situated along the coastline at the edge of the marine environment.
What types of government were adopted by city states?
Democracy – rule by the people (male citizens). Monarchy – rule by an individual who had inherited his role. Oligarchy – rule by a select group of individuals. Tyranny – rule by an individual who had seized power by unconstitutional means.
What is Ares the patron of?
V) What were some of the popular myths about Ares?…GENERAL INFO.
| GOD OF WAR & BATTLE | Patron of: Warriors Favour: Driving armies; Bravery; Fighting-strength & endurance Curse: Routing armies; Cowardice; Death on the battlefield |
|---|---|
| GOD OF COURAGE & FEAR | Patron of: Courage; Manliness Blessings: Courage Curse: Fear; Cowardice |
What were the hills used for in Greece?
In the classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods the hill slopes were occupied by private houses, but in Mycenaean and Geometric times the area served as a cemetery.
What is the hill in Athens called?
Standing 277 meters above sea level, Lycabettus Hill (sometimes spelt Lykavitos) is the highest point of Athens.
Where was the fallout shelter in the Cold War?
READ MORE: At Cold War Fallout Shelters, These Foods Were Stocked for Survival A Long Island family sits in a ‘Kidde Kokoon,’ an underground bomb shelter manufactured by Walter Kidde Nuclear Laboratories, in Garden City, New York, c. 1955.
Where are the memorials for the September 11 attacks?
Numerous memorials have been constructed, including the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City, the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington County, Virginia, and the Flight 93 National Memorial at the Pennsylvania crash site.
What was the outcome of the attack on the Capitol?
With building security breached, Capitol Police evacuated and locked down both chambers of congress and several buildings in the Capitol Complex. Rioters occupied and looted the empty Senate chamber while federal law enforcement officers defended the evacuated House floor.
What was the evidence for the September 11 attacks?
The primary evidence is the content of the 28 redacted pages of the 2002 Joint Inquiry into Intelligence Community Activities before and after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, conducted by the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.