Early Civilization in Greece
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Early Civilization in Greece
ActivityLet’s review the vocabulary from page
278 and the Homework and Practice Book Pages 75 and 76
The MinoansLived in Crete
Mild climate, fertile soil, many olive trees
Small farming and fishing villages
Palaces built as a center for economic, government, and religious activity
Crete
Minoan Palace
Homer Quote:The following was written about Crete bythe Greek poet Homer:
“handsome country, fertile, thronged [crowded] with people…”
Homer
Minoan LifeEnjoyed dancing, music, and sports
Expert sailors and sea traders
Traded with the early Greeks, Mesopotamians, and Egyptians
Minoan Trade
Imports ExportsCopper Olive Oil
Tin WineGold Wool
Pottery
Minoan Life (Continued)Although they formed their own language,
experts have been unable to decipher it
No one knows why they disappeared
Theories include fire, volcanic eruption, an earthquake, or the warlike Mycenaeans
Earth Plates
Minoan ArtThe following slides include Minoan Art.
Let’s take a few minutes to describe what we see!
The MycenaeansMostly peasants, or poor farmers, who were
ruled by warrior kings
Spoke an early form of Greek language: considered the first Greeks
Practiced cultural borrowing from the Minoans
This included sailing, writing system, art, and pottery styles
The MycenaeansIn about 1450 B.C., they invaded Crete
They controlled Crete and the Peloponnesus until about 1100 B.C., spreading their culture to these regions
The Peloponnesus
ActivityTurn to page 281 of your textbook and
let’s examine the goods that went to and from Crete.
Make a chart in your notebook that shows the imports and exports that went to and from Crete.
Mycenaean Trade
Imports ExportsTin Pottery
Stone Vases Stone VasesCharms Woolens
Ivory HerbsGold Stone bowlsGems Bronze WeaponsLinen Oil
Copper WoodBronze Daggers
Mycenaean ArtThe following slides include Mycenaean
Art. Let’s take a look!
Wrap UpSummarize any information you have
learned about the Minoans and Mycenaeans that you found interesting