Introduction to Ancient Greece

What was a defining feature of ancient Greek civilization?

• Formation of city-states or poleis

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of America

• Development of the steam engine

Which period followed the Greek Dark Ages?

• Archaic period

• Classical period

• Hellenistic period

• Roman period

Who was the famous epic poet from Ionia during the Archaic period?

• Homer

• Sophocles

• Euripides

• Aristophanes

What was the primary reason for Greek colonization between 750 BCE and 600 BCE?

• Pressure of population growth and finite supply of land

• Desire to conquer new territories

• Need to spread Greek religion

• Search for new trade routes

What significant political reform occurred during the classical period in ancient Greece?

• Creation of Ancient Greek democracy or demokratia

• Establishment of monarchy

• Introduction of communism

• Formation of a theocracy