The Greek word polis refers to:

1. A. a social structure
2. B. a political structure
3. C. a legal structure
4. D. a city-state
5. E. barbarians

1. AB and D only
2. BA and B only
3. CB and C only
4. DD and E only

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Correct answer: A. B and D only

Explanation

The polis was the self-governing city-state (Athens, Sparta), the root of 'politics'. Non-Greeks were barbaroi.