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-Aristotle
The period that the polis began to emerge can be
considered not only as the time of recovery but also the
peak of Greek Civilization in terms of politics, society,
economy and culture.
Poleis were city-states established by the group of Greek
people who proudly termed themselves Hellene.
Independent and self governing; 30,000 to 300,000 in
population
All spoke Greek, believed in the pantheon of gods,
practiced forms of government, and had the same
culture.
TWO FORMS OF GOVERNMENT
OLIGARCHY
RULE BY THE FEW
DEMOCRACY
RULE BY THE PEOPLE
TWO MOST FAMOUS CITYSTATES
ATHENS SPARTA
cultural achievements ECO BASED ON FARMING
during the 5th century MILITARY BASED
BCE laid the foundations PRACTICED OLIGARCHY
of western civilization.
ECO BASED ON TRADE
AND SEAFARING
BIRTHPLACE OF
DEMOCRACY
WARS
PERSIAN WARS, 490 481 BCE
GREEK CITYSTATES LED BY ATHENS AND
SPARTA VS. PERSIAN EMPIRE
GREEK VICTORY