Question

according to the passage, what was a key feature of the political structure of ancient greece? a single, centralized empire ruled by one king. a collection of independent city - states, such as athens and sparta. a unified democratic government across all of greece. a theocracy ruled by religious leaders. the term \hellenistic\ is defined in the text. what does it mean? \to follow the persian way of life.\ \to imitate greeks.\ \to be a great warrior.\ \to live in a city - state.

Explanation:

Ancient Greece was made up of independent city - states like Athens and Sparta. The term "Hellenistic" refers to imitating Greeks. After Alexander the Great's conquests, Greek culture spread, and non - Greeks who adopted Greek ways were described as Hellenistic.

Answer:

1. B. A collection of independent city - states, such as Athens and Sparta.
2. B. "To imitate Greeks."