Question

What was the purpose of the agora?

A. To limit the number of citizens allowed to vote
B. To create a focused point of international trade
C. To allow citizens to assemble to mingle, discuss, and vote
D. To give an easily defensible point against attacks

Answer 1

C, because the Ancient Agora was the primary meeting ground for Athenians, where members of democracy congregated affairs of the state, where business was conducted, a place to hang out, and watch performers and listen to famous philosophers.