It had referred to a city-state. Here is why:
A polis is a city-state in ancient Greece. Usually it had consisted of a little village sort of place that was in the polis. The polis had contained a hill that a sort of palace sat on called an acropolis. It was usually built by the sea.
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Sorry if you don't understand it because you didn't learn it yet. I hope that you understand it better when the teacher goes over it. I also have put a diagram so you can see the polis better.
1. The slavery levels were declining because the owners of the slaves were mad that their slaves weren't working fast enough. Then because of the cotton gin the slaves could work faster and thus Southerners wanted more slaves.
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Endowed with intelligence, creative energy and a remarkably long life, Eleanor of Aquitaine played a major role in the 12th century, an impressive achievement given that medieval women were considered nothing more than chattel. Assets of brains and enterprise served her well in the chaos of the time—unrelenting hostilities between Plantagenets and Capets, crusades and struggle between church and state. They equipped her to advance civility in a ruthless era by promoting the songs of troubadours and the ideals of courtly love. Even in a century of imposing personalities—the likes of Thomas Becket, Bernard of Clairvaux and Peter Abélard—Eleanor took center stage
Answer:
I dont get the question.
Explanation:
Why bring aliens into history if there is no proof that they have abducted people