CIVILIZATION
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Question
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A small town in the country
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A high-city with public buildings, temples, and was a fortress during war
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A group of low class citizens
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Acropolis in Athens was a fortress and military base during the Neolithic period, due to its position which offers a great view of the land and the sea. During the Mycenaean times, it became a religious center, dedicated to the worship of the goddess Athena.
Detailed explanation-2: -During ancient times the Acropolis of Athens was known also more properly as Cecropia, after the legendary serpent-man, Cecrops, the supposed first Athenian king. Acropolis, Athens.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Acropolis became a fortress once again and was used as such until the 19th century. During the Byzantine period, most ancient buildings were demolished except the Erechtheion, the Propylaia and the Parthenon which became a Christian church.
Detailed explanation-4: -The ancient city of the Acropolis includes the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Propylea. On the northwest of the Acropolis stands the Areopagus (the Rock of Ares), which served as the high court of appeal for criminal and civil cases, during classical times.