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What is a polis?


A.

a city-state run by kings


B.

the head of a Greek city's government


C.

an elected official in the Athenian assembly


D.

a small state run by citizens

A.?

Verified Answer :

Polis literally means "city" in Greek. Also, polis is a city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes. (City-state) So D is out.
There are still some city-states in the world today, like Monaco or Luxembourg. I think that's a polis.
So it's most likely A.

Answer:

The correct answer is D.

Explanation:

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