During the Hellenistic Age, as an Institution, the Polis

question 66

Multiple Choice

During the Hellenistic Age, as an institution, the polis

• A)maintained its importance.
• B)lost its power over domestic affairs but retained a large degree of autonomy in foreign policy matters.
• C)continued to be largely self-sufficient communities.
• D)no longer gave people the same degree of security and sense of belonging.
• E)all of the above

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Definitions:

Phosphate Groups

Chemical groups containing phosphorus and oxygen that are critical components of molecules like DNA, ATP, and phospholipids.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, containing both an amino group and a carboxyl group.

Double Covalent Bonds

Chemical bonds formed by the sharing of two pairs of electrons between two atoms, creating a strong link in the molecule structure.

Fatty Acid

Organic compounds consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group, important components of lipids in the body such as fats and oils, playing key roles in energy storage and cell structure.