Athens and Re-Development - Ancient History: Greece

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Which of these best describes Attica?

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Attica is the region around the city-state of Athens. Attica, with its natural harbors, has long been important in the development of Greek culture.

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Which of these best describes the Greek concept of Synoecism?

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Synoecism is the name given to the process by which a group of smaller communities group together to form a larger, unified city-state. It refers to a process of political unification by which many Greek city-states came into existence.

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Theseus was generally credited by ancient Greeks with __________.

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Theseus is a mythological figure who was thought to be the son of Poseidon. He was generally credited by the ancient Greeks (particularly the Athenians) with founding the city of Athens.

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