WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT GREECE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If you wanted to go buy and sell products in an open marketplace, you would go to the ____
A
Walmart
B
Polis
C
Agora
D
Peloponneses
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In ancient Greek cities, an agora was an open space serving as an assembly area and a place for commercial, civic, social, and religious activities.

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: -The agora served the same purpose in ancient Athens as the town square and town hall in later societies. The agora was important because it was where the community congregated to discuss events of the day, politics, religion, philosophy, and legal matters.

Detailed explanation-4: -Walking in the city the following day, they came to the gate of the ancient agora.

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