CIVILIZATION
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acropolis
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ephor
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agora
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bard
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Detailed explanation-1: -agora, in ancient Greek cities, an open space that served as a meeting ground for various activities of the citizens. The name, first found in the works of Homer, connotes both the assembly of the people as well as the physical setting.
Detailed explanation-2: -The agora, or marketplace, was the major focus of everyday affairs in the city and was particularly spacious-about 100 meters by 200 meters. Trade of all kinds took place here, including not just ‘ordinary’ goods, but barbershops, bathhouses, perfume vendors, drinking establishments and brothels.
Detailed explanation-3: -the agora, was the center of daily life. Here people would work, trade goods and meet friends, and conduct business deals. In the beginnings of Greek trade people exchanged goods and services by bartering. The invention of coins made commerce much simpler.