1. Quick Liners
Think up some funny uses for a stale doughnut.

2. Hand-backs
Clean Out Lost & Found
Photo Wall Is Growing
New Homework Policy
Clean Out Binders

4. Angry Teacher Video of the Day

9. Google Earth

10. K W L
Chart

11. The Minoans - Today’s Topics
When & Where
Jobs
Ship-building
How They Looked, How They Dressed
Role of Women
Sports

12. The Minoans

13. The Minoans – Notes (page 1)

14. a.k.a. “_________”

15. a.k.a. “the Cretans”

16. Minoan civilization existed from _________________
_____________________________________

17. Minoan civilization existed from 2800 BCE – 1400 BCE
_____________________________________

18. Minoan civilization developed on the island
Minoan civilization developed on the island of ____ between the ___________ ___ and the _________.

19. Minoan civilization developed on the island
Minoan civilization developed on the island of Crete between the ___________ ___ and the _________.

20. Minoan civilization developed on the island
Minoan civilization developed on the island of Crete between the Mediterranean Sea and the _________.

21. Minoan civilization developed on the island
Minoan civilization developed on the island of Crete between the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean Sea.

22. What are the origins of the word Mediterranean?

23. medius =
terra =

24. medius = middle
terra =

25. medius = middle
terra = land

28. Most Minoan people were _________ ______
(1) Grew _____________________
____
(2) Excess (extra) goods were _____ for ___________________ ________________

29. Most Minoan people were farmers and traders
(1) Grew _____________________
____
(2) Excess (extra) goods were _____ for ___________________ ________________

30. Most Minoan people were farmers and traders
(1) Grew wheat, barley, grapes, and
olives
(2) Excess (extra) goods were _____ for ___________________ ________________

31. Most Minoan people were farmers and traders
(1) Grew wheat, barley, grapes, and
olives
(2) Excess (extra) goods were traded for ___________________ ________________

32. Most Minoan people were farmers and traders
(1) Grew wheat, barley, grapes, and
olives
(2) Excess (extra) goods were traded for pottery, jewelry, leather and bronze artifacts

33. The Minoans improved their ship-building skills
(1) _____________
(2) ____________________________

34. The Minoans improved their ship-building skills
(1) slimmer = _____
(2) ____________________________

35. The Minoans improved their ship-building skills
(1) slimmer = faster
(2) ____________________________

36. The Minoans improved their ship-building skills
(1) slimmer = faster
(2) 2 or 3 masts instead of 1 = _____

37. The Minoans improved their ship-building skills
(1) slimmer = faster
(2) 2 or 3 masts instead of 1 = faster

38. (3) _______________________
(4) ______________________ ________

39. (3) deck over rowers = _______
(4) ______________________ ________

40. (3) deck over rowers = protection
(4) ______________________ ________

41. (3) deck over rowers = protection
(4) wooden beam in front to ___ _________

42. (3) deck over rowers = protection
(4) wooden beam in front to ram other ships

47. Quick Liners
Think of something you’d like to give to a “de-memorizer machine.”

48. The Minoans - Today’s Topics
When & Where (done)
Jobs (done)
Ship-building (done)
How They Looked, How They Dressed
Role of Women
Sports

49. The Minoans – Notes (page 2)

50. Description of the people
Physical Characteristics –
(1) ___________________
______________________

51. Description of the people
Physical Characteristics –
(1) thin waist, short, small,
bronzed skin, long/dark hair

52. Dress
(1) Men – _________________ ____________________
(2) Women – _________________ ___________________ ________________

53. Dress
(1) Men – loincloths, long robes, trousers bagged at knees
(2) Women – _________________ ___________________ ________________

54. Dress
(1) Men – loincloths, long robes, trousers bagged at knees
(2) Women – full skirt, short sleeve jackets laced or open in front, belts, jewelry

56. Sexism or some level of equality for women?
(1) ________________________ ________________________

57. Sexism or some level of equality for women?
(1) women could drive chariots, go hunting, watch sporting events

58. The Minoans loved sports
(1) _____

59. The Minoans loved sports
(1) boxing

60. (2) _____________________. (a) description – ___________
(2) _____________________ (a) description – ___________ ______________________ ____________________ _____________________ _________________________ (b) happened in _____ (Minoans built the first of these)

61. (2) bull-leaping (their favorite). (a) description – ___________
(2) bull-leaping (their favorite) (a) description – ___________ ______________________ ____________________ _____________________ _________________________ (b) happened in _____ (Minoans built the first of these)

62. (2) bull-leaping (their favorite). (a) description – a form of bull
(2) bull-leaping (their favorite) (a) description – a form of bull fighting – man tumbles over bull’s horns, lands on bull’s back, does a back flip, and lands into female partner’s arms (b) happened in _____ (Minoans built the first of these)

63. (2) bull-leaping (their favorite). (a) description – a form of bull
(2) bull-leaping (their favorite) (a) description – a form of bull fighting – man tumbles over bull’s horns, lands on bull’s back, does a back flip, and lands into female partner’s arms (b) happened in arenas (Minoans built the first of these)

65. (c) 2 main reasons why bull-leaping was. so important. _____________
(c) 2 main reasons why bull-leaping was so important * _____________ * _________________ (d) bull became a symbol of ____ to the Minoans (e) ____ surrounding the bull evolved

66. (c) 2 main reasons why bull-leaping was. so important
(c) 2 main reasons why bull-leaping was so important * religious meaning * _________________ (d) bull became a symbol of ____ to the Minoans (e) ____ surrounding the bull evolved

67. (c) 2 main reasons why bull-leaping was. so important
(c) 2 main reasons why bull-leaping was so important * religious meaning * exciting entertainment (d) bull became a symbol of ____ to the Minoans (e) ____ surrounding the bull evolved

68. (c) 2 main reasons why bull-leaping was. so important
(c) 2 main reasons why bull-leaping was so important * religious meaning * exciting entertainment (d) bull became a symbol of power to the Minoans (e) ____ surrounding the bull evolved

69. (c) 2 main reasons why bull-leaping was. so important
(c) 2 main reasons why bull-leaping was so important * religious meaning * exciting entertainment (d) bull became a symbol of power to the Minoans (e) myth surrounding the bull evolved

70. The Minoans - Today’s Topics
When & Where
Jobs
Ship-building
How They Looked, How They Dressed
Role of Women
Sports

71. Quick Liners
Think of something you’d like to give to a “de-memorizer machine.”

73. Map Quiz?

76. The Minoans – Notes (page 3)

77. A ____ is a legendary story that ______ ___________ or ____________

78. A myth is a legendary story that ______ ___________ or ____________

79. A myth is a legendary story that explains
A myth is a legendary story that explains natural events or ____________

80. A myth is a legendary story that explains
A myth is a legendary story that explains natural events or teaches a lesson

81. Myth of the Minotaur
The Minotaur is a monster – ________ _______

82. Myth of the Minotaur
The Minotaur is a monster – half-____ half-___

83. Myth of the Minotaur
The Minotaur is a monster – half-man, half-bull

84. The Minotaur lives in ___________
beside _____________________
______

85. The Minotaur lives in the Labyrinth
beside _____________________
______

86. The Minotaur lives in the Labyrinth
beside the Minoan king’s palace at
Knossos

87. (1) Minotaur devours _____________ who are tribute to _________
(2) Greek hero ______ tells _________ (his father) he will kill __________ - when he returns he will show a ____ ___ on his ship to show he was successful

88. (1) Minotaur devours Athenian children who are tribute to _________
(2) Greek hero ______ tells _________ (his father) he will kill __________ - when he returns he will show a ____ ___ on his ship to show he was successful

89. (1) Minotaur devours Athenian children who are tribute to the Minoans
(2) Greek hero ______ tells _________ (his father) he will kill __________ - when he returns he will show a ____ ___ on his ship to show he was successful

90. (1) Minotaur devours Athenian children who are tribute to the Minoans
(2) Greek hero ______ tells _________ (his father) he will kill the Minotaur - when he returns he will show a ____ ___ on his ship to show he was successful

91. (1) Minotaur devours Athenian children who are tribute to the Minoans
(2) Greek hero Theseus tells _________ (his father) he will kill the Minotaur - when he returns he will show a ____ ___ on his ship to show he was successful

92. (1) Minotaur devours Athenian children who are tribute to the Minoans
(2) Greek hero Theseus tells King Aegeus (his father) he will kill the Minotaur - when he returns he will show a ____ ___ on his ship to show he was successful

93. (1) Minotaur devours Athenian children who are tribute to the Minoans
(2) Greek hero Theseus tells King Aegeus (his father) he will kill the Minotaur - when he returns he will show a white sail on his ship to show he was successful

95. (3) ________ (King of Minoans) has a daughter ______ who loves Theseus. She helps him kill __________ with ______ and ___________.

96. (3) King Minos (King of Minoans) has a
(3) King Minos (King of Minoans) has a daughter ______ who loves Theseus. She helps him kill __________ with ______ and ___________.

97. (3) King Minos (King of Minoans) has a
(3) King Minos (King of Minoans) has a daughter Ariadne who loves Theseus. She helps him kill __________ with ______ and ___________.

98. (3) King Minos (King of Minoans) has a
(3) King Minos (King of Minoans) has a daughter Ariadne who loves Theseus. She helps him kill the Minotaur with ______ and ___________.

99. (3) King Minos (King of Minoans) has a
(3) King Minos (King of Minoans) has a daughter Ariadne who loves Theseus. She helps him kill the Minotaur with a sword and ___________.

100. (3) King Minos (King of Minoans) has a
(3) King Minos (King of Minoans) has a daughter Ariadne who loves Theseus. She helps him kill the Minotaur with a sword and a ball of twine.

101. (4) ______ kills __________ and sails. for home - ________________

102. (4) Theseus kills the Minotaur and sails. for home - ________________

106. (4) Theseus kills the Minotaur and sails. for home - ________________

107. (4) Theseus kills the Minotaur and sails
(4) Theseus kills the Minotaur and sails for home - forgets to raise the white sail.

108. (5) When _________ sees the ________,. he thinks ______ has died – he
(5) When _________ sees the ________, he thinks ______ has died – he jumps into the sea beside his kingdom of _____ (_________)

109. (5) When King Aegeus sees the ________, he thinks ______ has died – he jumps into the sea beside his kingdom of _____ (_________)

110. (5) When King Aegeus sees the black sail,
(5) When King Aegeus sees the black sail, he thinks ______ has died – he jumps into the sea beside his kingdom of _____ (_________)

111. (5) When King Aegeus sees the black sail,
(5) When King Aegeus sees the black sail, he thinks Theseus has died – he jumps into the sea beside his kingdom of _____ (_________)

112. (5) When King Aegeus sees the black sail,
(5) When King Aegeus sees the black sail, he thinks Theseus has died – he jumps into the sea beside his kingdom of Athens (_________)

113. (5) When King Aegeus sees the black sails,
(5) When King Aegeus sees the black sails, he thinks Theseus has died – he jumps into the sea beside his kingdom of Athens (Aegean Sea)

114. The myth of the Minotaur explains an. event – ______________________
The myth also teaches a lesson – ____ __________

115. The myth of the Minotaur explains an
The myth of the Minotaur explains an event – why Minoan civilization came to an end
The myth also teaches a lesson – ____ __________

116. The myth of the Minotaur explains an
The myth of the Minotaur explains an event – why Minoan civilization came to an end
The myth also teaches a lesson – keep your promises

117. More on King Minos
According to legend, ________ was a
powerful King of _________
Was there really a “King Minos”?

118. More on King Minos
According to legend, King Minos was a
powerful King of _________
Was there really a “King Minos”?

119. More on King Minos
According to legend, King Minos was a
powerful King of the Minoans
Was there really a “King Minos”?

120. King Minos is given credit for building the _____________
(1) _____________ has so many rooms, hallways, & passageways, it is like a maze or _______ (likely source of the ____)

121. King Minos is given credit for building the Palace of Knossos
(1) _____________ has so many rooms, hallways, & passageways, it is like a maze or _______ (likely source of the ____)

122. King Minos is given credit for building the Palace of Knossos
(1) Palace of Knossos has so many rooms, hallways, & passageways, it is like a maze or _______ (likely source of the ____)

123. King Minos is given credit for building the Palace of Knossos
(1) Palace of Knossos has so many rooms, hallways, & passageways, it is like a maze or labyrinth (likely source of the ____)

124. King Minos is given credit for building the Palace of Knossos
(1) Palace of Knossos has so many rooms, hallways, & passageways, it is like a maze or labyrinth (likely source of the myth)

128. Today’s Big Topic
The Palace at Knossos

129. 1. a) Where did the Minotaur live?
b) What was this right next to?

130. 1. a) Where did the Minotaur live?
b) What was this right next to?
2. a) Who was the king of Athens?
b) Who was the king of Crete?

131. 1. a) Where did the Minotaur live?
b) What was this right next to?
2. a) Who was the king of Athens?
b) Who was the king of Crete?
3. Who is the hero of the story?

132. 4. What 2 items does Ariadne give the hero to help him?

133. 4. What 2 items does Ariadne give the hero to help him?
5. Why does the king of Athens kill himself?

134. 4. What 2 items does Ariadne give the hero to help him?
5. Why does the king of Athens kill himself?
6. What does the myth of the Minotaur help to explain?

135. The Minoans – Notes (page 4)

136. The Palace of Knossos
Located in the center of ______, the largest city in ancient ____

137. The Palace of Knossos
Located in the center of Knossos, the largest city in ancient ____

138. The Palace of Knossos
Located in the center of Knossos, the largest city in ancient Crete

140. (1) Knossos different from other ancient cities in two ways
* ___________________________ _____
* _________________________ ____

141. (1) Knossos different from other ancient cities in two ways
* Center of city was a palace, not a temple
* _________________________ ____

142. (1) Knossos different from other ancient cities in two ways
* Center of city was a palace, not a temple
* City had no walls to protect it – Why?

143. Palace of Knossos ____
(1) _ acres large and ___ stories high

144. Palace of Knossos huge
(1) _ acres large and ___ stories high

145. Palace of Knossos huge
(1) 5 acres large and ___ stories high

146. Palace of Knossos huge
(1) 5 acres large and 3-5 stories high

147. Many rooms, corridors and hallways, winding and twisting passageways – like a maze or _______!

148. Many rooms, corridors and hallways, winding and twisting passageways – like a maze or labyrinth!

150. Palace was decorated
(1) _______ – Water color paintings on wet plaster of walls
* covered ____ walls of palace

151. Palace was decorated
(1) frescoes – Water color paintings on wet plaster of walls
* covered ____ walls of palace

152. Palace was decorated
(1) frescoes – Water color paintings on wet plaster of walls
* covered inside walls of palace

159. (2) ____ head, ____ horns common decorations
(3) Double ___ also used to decorate - they were symbols of power!

160. (2) Bull’s head, bull’s horns common decorations
(3) Double ___ also used to decorate - they were symbols of power!

161. (2) Bull’s head, bull’s horns common decorations
(3) Double axes also used to decorate - they were symbols of power!

166. Unique inventions in the palace
(1) __________________________ ___________________
(2) ________________________ ____

167. Unique inventions in the palace
(1) Drainage system - brought water in and took sewage away
(2) ________________________ ____

168. Unique inventions in the palace
(1) Drainage system - brought water in and took sewage away
(2) Plumbing - hot and cold running water

169. Palace was called “House of the Double ___” for two reasons
(1) word “labrys” also means double ___
(2) pictures of double ____ all over the palace

170. Palace was called “House of the Double Axe” for two reasons
(1) word “labrys” also means double ___
(2) pictures of double ____ all over the palace

171. Palace was called “House of the Double Axe” for two reasons
(1) word “labrys” also means double axe
(2) pictures of double ____ all over the palace

172. Palace was called “House of the Double Axe” for two reasons
(1) word “labrys” also means double axe
(2) pictures of double axes all over the palace

173. The Discovery of Knossos
1900 AD - British archeologist
_____________ excavated Knossos, Crete

174. The Discovery of Knossos
1900 AD - British archeologist
Sir Arthur Evans excavated Knossos, Crete

177. (1) discovered clay tablets with a strange
(1) discovered clay tablets with a strange script on them – called __________ ______
Linear A tablets
Linear B tablets

178. (1) discovered clay tablets with a strange
(1) discovered clay tablets with a strange script on them – called Linear A and Linear B
Linear A tablets
Linear B tablets

179. ______ is thought to be Minoan. writing, and it _______ been
* ______ is thought to be Minoan writing, and it _______ been deciphered

180. Linear A is thought to be Minoan. writing, and it _______ been
* Linear A is thought to be Minoan writing, and it _______ been deciphered

181. Linear A is thought to be Minoan. writing, and it has never been
* Linear A is thought to be Minoan writing, and it has never been deciphered

182. ______ is thought to be an old. form of Greek writing – it __
* ______ is thought to be an old form of Greek writing – it __ been deciphered, and it __ be read

183. Linear B is thought to be an old. form of Greek writing – it __
* Linear B is thought to be an old form of Greek writing – it __ been deciphered, and it __ be read

184. Linear B is thought to be an old. form of Greek writing – it has
* Linear B is thought to be an old form of Greek writing – it has been deciphered, and it __ be read

185. Linear B is thought to be an old. form of Greek writing – it has
* Linear B is thought to be an old form of Greek writing – it has been deciphered, and it can be read

186. The Minoans – Notes (page 5)

187. Minoan Religion
Had many gods – _________
(1) most important - ___________

188. Minoan Religion
Had many gods – polytheistic
(1) most important - ___________

189. Minoan Religion
Had many gods – polytheistic
(1) most important - Mother Earth

190. ______ – sacred places to worship built
______ – sacred places to worship built in palaces, house tops, and hilltops

191. Shrines – sacred places to worship built
Shrines – sacred places to worship built in palaces, house tops, and hilltops

192. What do these locations have in common?
Shrines – sacred places to worship built in palaces, house tops, and hilltops
What do these locations have in common?

193. What happened to Ancient Crete’s power and Civilization?
There are 3 Main Theories

194. (1) ___________________
* once the _______ was killed, _____ power also died

195. (1) Mythological Fall Theory
* once the _______ was killed, _____ power also died

196. (1) Mythological Fall Theory
* once the Minotaur was killed, _____ power also died

197. (1) Mythological Fall Theory
* once the Minotaur was killed, Cretan power also died

198. (2) _______________
* ____________ on island of _____ (70 miles north) in 1645 BC * earthquake, tidal waves, ash, etc.

199. (2) Natural Fall Theory
* ____________ on island of _____ (70 miles north) in 1645 BC * earthquake, tidal waves, ash, etc.

200. (2) Natural Fall Theory
* volcanic eruption on island of _____ (70 miles north) in 1645 BC * earthquake, tidal waves, ash, etc.

201. (2) Natural Fall Theory
* volcanic eruption on island of Thera (70 miles north) in 1645 BC * earthquake, tidal waves, ash, etc.

202. (3) _________________
* _________ from southern Greece conquered Crete and took control

203. (3) Historical Fall Theory
* _________ from southern Greece conquered Crete and took control

204. (3) Historical Fall Theory
* Mycenaeans from southern Greece conquered Crete and took control