The document discusses the structure and culture of ancient Greek city-states, or poleis. It describes key aspects of poleis, including the acropolis as the fortified religious and political center located on a hill. It also mentions the agora as the marketplace and gathering place. Poleis varied greatly in size but generally had independent governments, laws, and local gods. Citizenship and rights were limited to native Greek males who owned land.

2. Greece

3. Polis - A Greek city-state (independent)

4. Acropolis – The main gathering place in the polis on a fortified hill

5. Acropolis – Safe Refuge from invaders

6. Acropolis – Religious center with altars to gods and goddesses

7. Acropolis

8. Acropolis

9. Acropolis

10. Acropolis

11. Agora – Large open area usually used as a market

12. Agora – Market place and a place to meet for discussion and debates

13. Polis - Varied in size from a few miles wide to several hundred miles

14. Polis- The population varied from as few as 50 to upwards of 300,000 people in Athens