Relier Pairs The PolisVersion en ligne What are the Characteristics of the Polis in Ancient Greece par Joseph Falk 1 True of the Polis 2 True of the Polis 3 Not True of the Polis 4 True of the Polis 5 Not True of the Polis the people of the city-states were loyal to their city-states Anyone who lived in the polis was a citizen. City-states existed in Ancient Greece both before and after the Dark Ages. the urban (city) center of the polis was protected by fortifications the polis contained a large population and a vast amount of territory.