Ancient Greece Early People of the Aegean Chapter 4, Section 1
So . . . I read that section, but what should I definitely know for the test? What influenced Minoan culture? How did the Minoan civilization prosper? How did the Mycenaeans rule the sea trade? How did the Mycenaeans start the Trojan war? What were the works of Homer, and what was their influence on Greek culture? Each table takes 1 question – talk about it – literally 3 minutes @ most, since they all should have read it for homework - and then we will regroup and go over answers together. They can take notes on this for the test.
What influenced Minoan culture? Older civilizations such as Mesopotamia and Egypt Minoan Art frescoes
How did the Minoan civilization prosper? Through TRADE not conquest
Summarize how the Mycenaeans ruled the sea trade? They reached out beyond the Aegean to Sicily, Italy, Egypt and Mespotamia.
How did the Mycenaeans start the Trojan war? Could have been economic reasons In legend – a Trojan prince stole Helen, wife of a Greek king, and the Mycenaeans sailed to bring her back
The Trojan War Trojan Horse Hector & Achilles
What were the works of Homer, and what did they teach us about? Iliad & Odyssey The Trojan War and life in Ancient Greece What Ancient Greeks valued Honor Courage Eloquence
Trojan War – Truth or Fiction? Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of ancient Troy Fire & war dating to time when Trojan war was to have taken place – 1250 Homer knew a lot about Greek warfare Passed down through generations
DBQ on Homer’s the Iliad Due tomorrow