Ancient Greece Quiz

Which activity enabled the spread of Minoan civilization from Crete to Greece and other Aegean islands? sea trade

Which class of people earned fine houses and lands to rule in exchange for their service? warriors

Who was Homer? A Greek poet who wrote The Iliad

Which statement describes early Greek City-states? They each developed their own system of government.

What circumstance led to war among city-states from 750 to 550 b.c.? scarcity of resources

What did Greek city-states do to relieve overpopulation? Established colonies

How did Sparta differ from other city-states? It was a military society.

How did Spartan government work? It shared power among kings, an elite council, and elected officials.

How did Athenian society differ from Spartan society? Athenians valued education

What prompted Darius I of the Persian Empire to attack Greece? Athens supported the Ionian revolt.