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Topic: The Mycenaeans and Minoans EQ: Compare and Contrast how the Minoan and Mycenaean civilization influenced the development of Greek society.

Trading Cultures Develop Many cultures settled and developed in Greece Earliest: Minoans Mycenaeans These two civilizations: influenced the Aegean region later shaped cultures in Greece

This is a fresco from the Minoan civilization on Crete. Minoans From the island of Crete Appr. 2000- 1450 BCE Rich trading culture Known for ship building skills Ships sailed to Egypt and islands of southern Greece Named after King Minos, the King of Crete This is a fresco from the Minoan civilization on Crete.

Crete: Minoan Civilization (Palace at Knossos)

Palace of King Minos

Minoan Fresco Prince of Knossos http://www.graeco-roman.com/items/G4310.htm

Mycenaeans Located on the mainland Mycenae First people to speak Greek The first Greeks Built fortresses on the mainland instead of sailing Better warriors than traders (pirates) ~ But WHY?

The Mycenaean Civilization

Aerial View of Mycenae

LOOK 2. LEAN IN 3. LISTEN 4. LOWER VOICE TASK: Close read either The Minoans or The Mycenaeans reader while taking notes on your comparison chart (8 minutes) TALK: Teach your partner what you learned about your civilization. TEAM: Elbow Partners TOTAL TIME: 16 Minutes Partner Switch! After 12 minutes, have the Mycenaeans stand, and switch seats with other Mycenaeans- They eill work with their new partners

Result =Independent communities developed What happened?! Minoans 1600’s BCE Volcano erupted Ruined crops due to ash Buried cities 1450 BCE Conquered by the Mycenaeans Mycenaeans Civil wars broke out following the Trojan War 1200’s BCE Invaders swept in from Europe Earthquakes destroyed cities Result =Independent communities developed

-Discuss with your neighbor So…. Compare and contrast how the Minoan and Mycenaean civilization influenced the development of Greek Society. -Discuss with your neighbor -Jot down 3 points -Let’s share!