1. Topic: The Mycenaeans and Minoans
EQ: Compare and Contrast how the Minoan and Mycenaean civilization influenced the development of Greek society.

2. Trading Cultures Develop
Many cultures settled and developed in Greece
Earliest:
Minoans
Mycenaeans
These two civilizations:
influenced the Aegean region
later shaped cultures in Greece

3. This is a fresco from the Minoan civilization on Crete.
Minoans
From the island of Crete
Appr BCE
Rich trading culture
Known for ship building skills
Ships sailed to Egypt and islands of southern Greece
Named after King Minos, the King of Crete
This is a fresco from the Minoan civilization on Crete.

4. Crete: Minoan Civilization (Palace at Knossos)

5. Palace of King Minos

6. Minoan Fresco Prince of Knossos

7. Mycenaeans Located on the mainland Mycenae First people to speak Greek
The first Greeks
Built fortresses on the mainland instead of sailing
Better warriors than traders (pirates)
~ But WHY?

8. The Mycenaean Civilization

9. Aerial View of Mycenae

10. LOOK
2. LEAN IN
3. LISTEN
4. LOWER
VOICE
TASK: Close read either The Minoans or The Mycenaeans reader while taking notes on your comparison chart
(8 minutes)
TALK: Teach your partner what you learned about your civilization.
TEAM: Elbow Partners
TOTAL TIME: 16 Minutes
Partner Switch!
After 12 minutes, have the Mycenaeans stand, and switch seats with other Mycenaeans- They eill work with their new partners

11. Result =Independent communities developed
What happened?!
Minoans
1600’s BCE Volcano erupted
Ruined crops due to ash
Buried cities
1450 BCE
Conquered by the Mycenaeans
Mycenaeans
Civil wars broke out following the Trojan War
1200’s BCE
Invaders swept in from Europe
Earthquakes destroyed cities
Result =Independent communities developed

12. -Discuss with your neighbor
So….
Compare and contrast how the Minoan and Mycenaean civilization influenced the development of Greek Society.
-Discuss with your neighbor
-Jot down 3 points
-Let’s share!