Ch. 9 Ancient Greece, Section 1 Quiz_F

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

• bull-leaping
• metal-work
• sea trade
• agriculture

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

• merchants
• priests
• artisans
• warriors

Who was Homer?

• a Mycenaean warrior who conquered Crete
• a Trojan prince who started a war with Greece
• a Greek poet who wrote The Iliad
• a Minoan king who ruled Knossos

Which statement describes early Greek city-states?

• They each experimented with different forms of monarchy.
• They each developed their own system of government.
• They each identified themselves as Greek.
• They each had their own language and cultural traditions.

What circumstance led to war among city-states from 750 to 550 B.C.?

• conflicting political systems
• competition for trade
• scarcity of resources
• different religious practices

What did Greek city-states do to relieve overpopulation?

• began farming
• established colonies
• built larger cities
• expanded trade