1. Ancient Greece’s Political Structure
The Polis
Ancient Greece’s Political Structure

2. By 750 B.C.E., the Greeks saw a rise in city-states.
Polis or city-state: political unit, a city and surrounding countryside which included many villages, between square miles, usually fewer than 20,000 residents.
Agora: public center, market
Acropolis: fortified hilltop

3. Political Structure of a Polis
Monarchy: ruled by single person (king/queen)
Aristocracy: ruled by small group of noble, land-owning families
Oligarchy: ruled by a few powerful people
Democracy: ruled by the citizens, directly or indirectly

4. Athens and Sparta
The two most famous poleis of ancient Greece were Athens and Sparta. These two city-states were very different in politics, social structure, and culture. They even fought a very long war, the Peloponnesian War.

5. Polis Poster
Your group’s mission is to create a tourism poster for either Athens or Sparta. You want to fashion your poster to promote the way of life of your polis. What are the key attractions of your polis? What makes your city-state unique?

6. Polis Poster The following items must be included on you Polis Poster:
-Name of Polis
-A tourism slogan or phrase
-3 reasons for someone to visit your polis
-A picture(s) illustrating your polis or its way of life.

7. Polis Poster
Your group will be evaluated on your creativity, neatness, and participation.
Posters are due by the end of the hour tomorrow.