Early Aegean Civilization

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Early Aegean Civilization

How did Geography help shape the ancient Greek civilization?

Influence of Geography Greece is surrounded by: Ionian Sea Aegean Sea Mediterranean Sea

Influence of Geography Mountains cover 75% of Greece Divided land into many regions Prediction: How did geography impact political structures?

Mycenaean Civilization

Mycenaean Civilization Mycenae was settled in 2000 BC A warrior-king ruled Mycenae, as well as the surrounding villages MILITARISTIC Dominated from 1600 to 1100 BC

Mycenaean Civilization In 1500 BC the Mycenaeans came in contact with Minoan civilization The Minoans had a very LARGE impact on Mycenaean civilization

Mycenaean Civilization From the Minoans the Mycenaeans adopted: Seaborne trade, Minoan system of writing, Minoan art, etc.

Minoan Bull Leaping…

Modern day Spanish Recortador continues the bull leaping tradition that goes back to the legendary King Minos from Crete ‘s Minoan civilization. A Recortador jumping over a wild cow during a show in Pamplona, Spain on July 8, 2006

A New Culture? The contact between the Mycenaeans & the Minoans formed the core of Greek culture (i.e. religious practices, art, politics, literature…) The foundation of Western Civilization…

Dorian Invasions After the Trojan War Mycenaean civilization eventually collapsed In 1200 BC the Dorian people moved into Mycenae

Dorian Invasions Doh! The Dorians were MUCH LESS advanced than the Mycenaeans Resulted in the temporary decline of Greek culture

The City-State

Rise of the City-State Polis: Fundamental political unit of ancient Greece Made up of a city & its surrounding land; generally home to less than 10,000

Rise of the City-State Acropolis: A fortified hilltop where Greek citizens gathered to discuss societal & political issues

Political Structures NO common political structure in ancient Greece Individual city–states experimented with different forms of government

Monarchy Who rules? A KING; hereditary rule Some rulers claim divine right Practiced in Mycenae (2000 BC) Modern Day: Saudi Arabia

Aristocracy Who rules? The NOBILITY; hereditary rule based on social rank & wealth Practiced in Athens prior to 594 BC Modern Day: Great Britain (House of Lords)

Oligarchy Who rules? A small group of citizens; rule based on wealth or ability Controls the military Practiced in Sparta by 500 BC Modern Day: Pakistan

Direct Democracy Who rules? The citizens; rule based on citizenship Majority rule decides vote Practiced in Athens by 500 BC Modern Day: Are there any???