Question

How many poleis were originally found in Attica? Which one grew so powerful, as to absorb the other eleven?

A) 11 poleis; Corinth
B) 10 poleis; Athens
C) 12 poleis; Thebes
D) 9 poleis; Sparta

Answer 1

There were originally 12 poleis in Attica, and Athens grew so powerful that it absorbed the other 11.

Step-by-step explanation:

The original number of poleis found in Attica was 12.

Out of these poleis, Athens grew so powerful that it absorbed the other 11 poleis. Athens became a major force in Mediterranean trade, had a rich and populous population, and was at the forefront of political innovation. This led to conflicts over wealth distribution and political power, but Athens managed to establish its own empire.