1. First things first: Today we will learn about the “polis”
First things first: Today we will learn about the “polis”. In your journal/binder, write down any words that you can think of that begin with “poli.” Do the words have anything in common?

2. The Polis
Chapter 10: Section 1

3. The Polis
The polis or city state was the geographic and political center of Greek life.
Each city state would have its own laws and government.
The average city state had between 5,000 and 10,000 citizens.
Made up of the acropolis, and the villages and farmlands surrounding

4. The Acropolis
A polis was first made up of farming villages, fields, and orchards, which surrounded an acropolis
The acropolis is a fortified hill where people would retreat in times of danger.
The top was a temple dedicated to the local god.
At the bottom was the agora, or an open air market for artisans and traders.
Artisans, traders, and upper class settled near the agora, and it became a city.

5. The Parthenon

6. The Acropolis and Agora

8. Greek Citizens A Greek Citizen was: born within Greece male an adult
A citizen could:
vote
own property
hold public office
speak for themselves in court

9. Greek Citizens A Greek Citizen was expected to:
participate in government
defend the polis in times of war or conflict
Had a great sense of civic duty
An honorable man would put the good of the polis above everything else
Held loyalty to polis because it gave them a great sense of belonging