Which of the Following Statements Is Not an Accurate Characterization

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not an accurate characterization 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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