Which Statement Is LEAST Characteristic of the Greek Polis

question 61

Multiple Choice

Which statement is LEAST characteristic of the Greek polis?

• A) It was composed of a central town or city, and the countryside surrounding it.
• B) It was a communal environment of individuals, some who were citizens with rights, others who were citizens without rights, and others who were not citizens.
• C) It played a significant role in unifying all Greeks throughout the entire region under a single government.
• D) It developed simultaneously with the creation of the new system of Greek military organization.
• E) It could vary in size from a few square miles to hundreds of square miles.

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