All of the following are true of the polis except

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While the polis did serve a religious function early on, it was not solely based on tribal allegiances - in fact, it often brought together previously unrelated communities. The polis did flourish during the timeframe given in choice B, and was seen as the framework for human flourishing in choice C. However, the polis was not necessarily small - some, like Athens, had tens of thousands of residents. However, choice D is incorrect - while women and resident aliens may have had some political participation, the governance of the city-state was typically limited to male citizens.

All of the Following Are True of the Polis Except