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Dark Ages 1100 BC- 750 BC Forget written language Did not trade or grow surplus People leave mainland—move to islands and Asia Minor—spread culture
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Dorian's Move south to Peloponnesus Brought Iron weapons—stronger and cheaper than bronze
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Times get better Increase in trade Form Greek alphabet much simpler way of writing and understanding
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Population Increase 700 BC Could not feed everyone—send people to form colonies Spread to Italy, France, and Western Asia – Send supplies back and forth – Mint coins to improve trade – Certain area specialize to meet increasing demand
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City-States Called Polis in Greece Tiny independent country Safe place and temple called Acropolis Open area below Acropolis called Agora Polis—vary in size and population – 300,000 live in Athens in 500 BC
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Citizenship Greek develop Treat each as equals and have rights and responsibilities Free, native born, and own land – Could be citizens
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Athens Drop land requirements Slaves and foreign residents cannot vote Women and children can vote—not all rights Hoplites soldiers citizen soldiers – Carry shield, swords, spears – Walk close together – Very powerful
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