1. The Minoans Essential Question: What were the Minoans major contributions to the ancient Mediterranean world? Name:_________________________________________ Ms. McIntyre Color:_________________

2. Glossary of Key Terms Record the definitions to complete this glossary as we go through this unit Crete- Knossos – bull leaping – King Minos - Theseus and the Minotaur - Snake goddess - Linear A - labyrinth - frescoes -

5. The Minoans: Guided Reading Questions 1. The first settlers arrived on Crete in _________________________, and it reached its height between _________________ and _________________. 2. What can we learn about the Minoans from studying the palace of Knossos? 3. Explain the two major factors that contributed to the growth and prosperity of the Minoans. 1. 2. 4.What does import mean? What did the Minoans make with their imports? 5. Explain the technique that the Minoans used to create their famous pottery. 6. How were women treated on Crete? How was this so different than other women in the ancient world? 7. The Minoans followed a _________________religion and their main Minoan deity was a ________________________ 8. Where is Thera? Why is Thera important? 9.What did the natural disaster signify or mean for the Minoans? 10. The __________________overthrew the Minoan government. How were they later influenced by the Minoans?

7. The Early Period: The Minoans 1. What does isolated mean? Why were the Minoans isolated? 2.Explain why being isolated was beneficial to the Minoans. 3. Explain the two benefits the Minoans enjoyed because they had surplus wealth. 1. 2. 4. Write an invitation to a party you are throwing at the Palace of Knossos. Describe what I might see when I get to your gathering. 5. Opinion poll: Would you rather be a Phoenician or a Minoan? Explain at least two reasons for your choice. 10. The __________________conquered the Minoans.

10. Step 1: As you’re reading, highlight the Minoans major contributions to the Mediterranean world. Step 2: In your opinion, choose the two most important contributions. Explain or describe each, then ARGUE (give evidence from one of the readings) that help prove your claim.  Contribution 1:______________________ A.Explain it: B.Argue it: (why is this most important? What did they use this skill/tool/resource for that makes it so important?)  Contribution 2:_____________________ A.Explain it: B.Argue it: (why is this most important? What do they use this skill/tool/resource for that makes it so important?) Life on Crete & Palaces and Tombs