Ancient Europe Victoria Hilsheimer

First humans migrate to Europe Came from Africa through Middle East 50,000 years ago First humans migrate to Europe Came from Africa through Middle East By 10,000 BC there are a network of tribes, but no nations

Originated in Northern Europe (around Scandinavia an Netherlands) Germanic peoples Also called Teutonic Originated in Northern Europe (around Scandinavia an Netherlands) Began to spread through Europe between 300-600 AD Under pressure from invading Asian tribes and increasing population, began spreading as far south as the Mediterranean and Northern Africa Led to many fixed settlements for protection Played large role in transforming Roman Europe into Medieval Europe Contributed to fall of Roman Empire by infiltrating army, rising through the ranks, and eventually ruling

Lived in small settlements of about 10 farm houses made from timber Germanic peoples cont. Lived in small settlements of about 10 farm houses made from timber Humans and cattle usually slept in same building Agriculture huge part of lifestyle Other industries included weaving, pottery, and iron work Slowly converted to Christianity, but indigenous beliefs still played large role

First appeared in the 7th-8th century BC Celtic peoples First appeared in the 7th-8th century BC Occupied most of the area north of the Alps (current day Spain, France, Britain, Wales, and Northern Italy) Includes Gaelic, British, and Irish people After the Romans invaded and conquered Britain, they pushed current inhabitants north (Scotland) and west (Wales) Romans never invaded Ireland- why Celtic culture survives there more strongly Christianity became large part of culture around 4th century AD

Described as fair skinned, with blonde or red hair Celtic peoples cont. Described as fair skinned, with blonde or red hair Celtic women taller than average Roman citizen Adult women wore intricate braids in their hair Men often bleached their hair and wore long beards Plaids, woven cloaks, and animal skins were common clothing Advanced in metal work Lived in well-populated farming villages

Originated on the island of Crete Flourished from around 2000-1450 BC Minoan peoples Originated on the island of Crete Flourished from around 2000-1450 BC Archeologists found many multi-storied palaces- for administrative purposes Fishermen’s huts built along island’s coast Farmers lived in open villages Flourished in Early Bronze Age (3500 BC- 2600 BC) Generally mercantile people Traded various spices and herbs overseas Other trades included copper, ceramics, and tin

Men wore loincloths and kilts Minoan peoples cont. Men wore loincloths and kilts Women wore short-sleeved robes and skirts-breasts often left exposed Religion worshipped female deities Most likely destroyed partially by a massive volcanic eruption and by a tsunami  

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