HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
Question
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agora
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colony
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Council of Elders
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oligarchy
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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: -Farmers brought their produce to the agora and set up stalls selling meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, cheeses, eggs, honey, and wine. Cattle and grain were also traded, as were more exotic items such as gems, silks, wool, and, of course, slaves.
Detailed explanation-3: -Definitions of agora. the marketplace in ancient Greece. type of: market, market place, marketplace, mart. an area in a town where a public mercantile establishment is set up. a place of assembly for the people in ancient Greece.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Agora (marketplace) was the focal point of public life for ancient Athens. It was the space where administrative, political, judicial, commercial, social, cultural and religious activities took place. The area of Agora was occupied without interruption in all periods of Athenian history.