Mrs. Robinson World History iMater Academy Ancient Greece 1

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Greece is the southeastern-most region on the European continent Greece is the southeastern-most region on the European continent. It is defined by a series of mountains, surrounded on all sides except the north by water, and endowed with countless large and small islands. The Ionian and Aegean seas and the many deep bays and natural harbors along the coastlines allowed the Greeks to prosper in maritime commerce and to develop a culture which drew inspiration from many sources, both foreign and indigenous. Atlas- RA11

Ancient Greek View of the World Ancient Greek View of the World

The Mediterranean Sea moderates Greece's climate, cooling the air in summer and providing warmth in the winter months. Summers are generally hot and dry. Winters are moderate and rainy in coastal regions and cold and snowy in mountainous areas.

Greek Geography Many mountain ranges… -this made communication difficult and led to the development of independent city-states. Numerous islands and the coastlines stimulated a seagoing trade. Limited natural resources… and rocky soil encouraged the Greeks to establish colonies abroad.

Greeks 1 - 3:42 Many different independent city-states. The city-states formed south of the mountains or in the valleys between them. Because they were isolated, the un-unified Greek city states each had their own distinct culture. This isolation also prevented unification of the Greek city-states.

Bosporus Dardanelles Greek Geo Attica Asia Minor Peloponnesus Aegean Black Sea Bosporus Dardanelles Aegean Sea Troy Attica Greek Geo Asia Minor Mycenae Peloponnesus Crete Knossos

MINOANS The Minoan Civilization (2700-1450 BCE) was rich culture based on the island of Crete. - Largest island in the Aegean. - Knossos, their largest city, was home to King Minos. Traded with other Greeks, Egyptians and even Mesopotamians. Suffered a catastrophe (natural or invasion) which lead to their destruction.

Minoan Artifacts

MYCENAE Greek 2 - 1:45 Mycenaean Civilization (1600-1100 BCE) was made up of an alliance of powerful kings. Were warrior people who prided themselves on heroism in battle. Collected taxes and kept records. Historians believed civilization collapsed because of war and invasion.

Tholos Greek 2 – 5:15 Tombs for members of the royal family. - Were built into hillsides and looked like a beehive. They were full of riches for the dead. Greek 2 – 5:15

Mycenaean Artifacts

Major Changes Of the Dark Ages Iron replaced bronze. - Allowed for better tools and weapons. New farm tools helped to revive agriculture. - Revival of Trade. Adoption of Phoenician alphabet. - Simplified the language, made it easier to learn & spread.

HOMER Troy Trailer Was a famous Greek Poet. It is said that he was a blind storyteller who wandered from town to town. Two great poems are attributed to Homer. -”The Iliad”, which takes place during the Trojan War… - And “The Odyssey” tells of the tale of one man’s individual journey. - Known as epic poems.