Social+Studies

Feb 3 Page 72-73 The Importance’s of the city state 1. Polis= the Greek word for city-state.

2. The Greeks, there polis was all-important. It was their country. They were proud its history, they sacrificed to its deities. There men served to its government, army. And they paid taxes. B) A Polis usually included an urban centre and the rural territory surrounding it.

3. A Polis (City-state) usually included an urban centre and the rural territory surrounding it, like farmers, crafts people, clubs, gyms, and other Activities were included.

4. A polis provided people with a sense of community that modern civilization cannot. By being small it provides them safety and security. B) Yes, i think a sense of community is important because if you need help you always know there will be someone to help you. But the downside to a small community is everyone knows your business.