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. Late Homework Folder

12. Late Homework Folder
World’s Biggest Apple

13. Late Homework Folder
World’s Biggest Apple
“Hi, My Name Is Joe” Part II

14. Late Homework Folder
World’s Biggest Apple
“Hi, My Name Is Joe” Part II
Minoans Quiz – Next Tuesday?

15. Late Homework Folder
World’s Biggest Apple
“Hi, My Name Is Joe” Part II
Minoans Quiz – Next Tuesday?
Hand-backs

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

17. The Minoans

18. The Minoans – Notes (page 1)

19. a.k.a. “_________”

20. a.k.a. “the Cretans”

21. Minoan civilization existed from _________________
_____________________________________

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

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

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

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

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

28. What are the origins of the word Mediterranean?

29. medius =
terra =

30. medius = middle
terra =

31. medius = middle
terra = land

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

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

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

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

36. 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

40. The Minoans – Notes (page 2)

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

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

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

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

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

46. (3) _______________________
(4) ______________________ ________

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

60. The Minoans loved sports
(1) _____

61. The Minoans loved sports
(1) boxing

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

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

64. (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)

65. (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)

67. (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

68. (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

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 ____ to the Minoans (e) ____ surrounding the bull evolved

70. (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

71. (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

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

74. The Minoans – Notes (page 3)

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

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

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

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

82. The Minotaur lives in ___________
beside _________________

83. The Minotaur lives in the Labyrinth
beside the Palace of Knossos

84. (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

85. (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

86. (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

87. (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

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

90. (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 ___________.

91. (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.

92. (4) ______ kills __________ and sails. for home - forgets to _______

93. (4) Theseus kills the Minotaur and sails for home - forgets to _______ _______.

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

95. (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 _____ (_________)

96. (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 (_________)

97. (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)

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

99. 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 – ____ __________

100. 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

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

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

103. 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 ____)

104. 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 ____)

105. 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)

107. Today’s Big Topic
The Palace at Knossos

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

109. 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?

110. 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?

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

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

113. 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?

114. The Minoans – Notes (page 4)

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

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

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

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

120. (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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

145. 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

146. 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

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

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

150. (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

151. (a) Linear B is thought to be an old. form of Greek writing – it has
(a) Linear B is thought to be an old form of Greek writing – it has been deciphered, and it can be read

152. (b) Linear A is thought to be Minoan. writing, and it has never been
(b) Linear A is thought to be Minoan writing, and it has never been deciphered

153. The Minoans – Notes (page 5)

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

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

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

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

158. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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