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- Greece was divided into many small city-states.
- Each city-state was ruled by a king or oligarchy.
- Sparta and Athens were the two most powerful city-states.
Economic Situation
- The economy was based on agriculture, trade, and fishing.
- Trade was conducted with other city-states and with Phoenicia.
- The use of coins was beginning to spread.
Cultural Situation
- The Greek alphabet had been developed and was used for writing.
- Homer wrote the Iliad and Odyssey, two of the greatest works of literature.
- The Olympic Games were first held in Olympia.
Social Situation
- Society was divided into three classes: the upper class (aristocrats), the middle class (merchants and artisans), and the lower class (peasants and slaves).
- Women had few rights and were considered property of their husbands.
Military Situation
- The Greeks fought with each other in many wars.
- The most famous war was the Trojan War, which was fought between the Greeks and the Trojans.