1. Phoenicians: 1.Where?(modern country and important cities) __________________________________________ 2.When? (dates)______________________________________ 3.How did the Phoenicians get their name? Why were they called this? 4.Explain the economy of the Phoenicians (what made them “rich”)? 5.__________________________and ______________________ were major resources that made Phoenicia rich. 6.Explain why the Phoenicians had to simplify writing. Name_____________________________ Ms. McIntyre Color_____________ Date:_______________ Minoans 1.Where?_______________________________________ 2.When?(dates)______________________________________ 3.Main deity:____________________________________ 4.Why were the Minoans such a successful society? (how and why were they able to become wealthy?) Phoenicians, Minoans, and Mycenaeans: Study Guide

2. Minoans (cont.) 6.___________________ and _____________________ are the two main recreational activities enjoyed by the Minoans. 7.Where was the grand palace?________________________________ 8.List three features of the palace. 9.What was the famous piece of literature associated with the Minoans? __________________________ 10.Describe the possible causes of the downfall of the Minoans. 1.Where?________________________________ 2.When?(dates)_________________________________ 3.Complete the chart comparing and contrasting the Mycenaenans with the Minoans: 4.Why were the Mycenaeans forced to rely on trade? 5.What product were the Mycenaeans especially well known for?_________________________ 6.What led to the downfall of the Mycenaeans? Who eventually conquered them? Mycenaeans Similarities with the MinoansDifferences with the Minoans

3. 7._________________ was the only city-state able to resist the attack. 8.How were they able to keep Greek culture alive? 9.____________________ is the Greek epic poet(bard) who wrote stories about the Mycenaeans. 10.Homer’s most famous works are _______________________ and ___________________________ Mycenaeans (cont.) 1.Label the present day countries of Israel, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Greece. 2.Also, label the Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, Crete, and Red Sea. 3.Shade in the area of the…. 1.Phoenicians PURPLE 2.Minoans GREEN 3.Mycenaeans RED Geography of Greece:

4. 7._________________ was the only city-state able to resist the attack. 8.How were they able to keep Greek culture alive? 9.____________________ is the Greek epic poet(bard) who wrote stories about the Mycenaeans. 10.Homer’s most famous works are _______________________ and ___________________________ Mycenaeans (cont.) 1.label the Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, Crete, and Red Sea. 2.Shade in the area of the…. 1.Phoenicians PURPLE 2.Minoans GREEN 3.Mycenaeans RED Geography of Greece:

5. The Mycenaeans : Essential Information 4) What was the cause of the “Dark Age” of Greece? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ __________________________________ 5) Who was Homer and why was he important? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 6) What are two of Homer’s great poems? What are they about? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

6. Phoenicians: Essential Information 1)Where were the Phoenicians located? _______________________________________________________ 2)What are the dates of their civilization? ______________________________________ 3)Why were the Phoenicians such a wealthy society (explain their economy and what made them “rich”)? ____________________________________________________________________________ 4) What was the major contribution of the Phoenicians? ____________________________________________________________________________ 5)What are the two major cities in Phoenicia? ____________________________________________________________________________ 6)What kind of food did they trade? __________________________________________ 7)Explain why they had to simplify writing.__________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________

7. The Minoans: Essential Information Study Guide 1)Where were the Minoans located? _______________________________________ 2)What are the dates of their civilization? ______________________________________ 3)Why were the Minoans such a wealthy society (explain their economy)? ____________________________________________________________________________ 4) What impressive technology did the Minoans have? ____________________________________________________________________________ 5)What did the Minoans do for fun/recreation? ____________________________________________________________________________ 6)What was the famous piece of literature associated with the Minoans? __________________________________________ 7)What was the famous palace?____________________________ Name______________ Section_____________

8. 1)How were the Mycenaeans influenced by the Minoans? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ __________________________________________ 2) Why were the Mycenaens forced to rely on trade ? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ The Mycenaeans : Essential Information 3) Why was Athens able to resist the Dorians? What did this allow the people of Athens to do? ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ ___________________________________________ Name: _________________ Section_____________ Date: _________________

9. The Mycenaeans : Essential Information 4) What was the cause of the “Dark Age” of Greece? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ __________________________________ 5) Who was Homer and why was he important? ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ 6) What are two of Homer’s great poems? What are they about? _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

10. How good are you? Let’s see. Label the present day countries of Israel, Syria, Lebanon, Egypt, and Greece. Also, label the Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea, Ionian Sea, Crete, ad Red Sea. Shade in the area of the Minoans RED, the Mycenaeans YELLOW, and the Phoenicians GREEN.