Greece's economic prosperity during the sixth and fifth centuries B.C.E. led to which of the following?
A. the ascendency of certain powerful merchants to noble status
B. a flourishing of the arts and sciences
C. the consolidation of Greece's city-states into one kingdom
D. a widening gap between the rich and poor of Greek society
Answer: B
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