1. Each Mycenaean city has its own king. Agamemnon of Mycenae is the most important. His city is the center of political power.

2. Mycenae is surrounded by walls for defense. This type of fortified city is called an acropolis.

3. The Mycenaean acropolis.

4. The Lion Gate of Mycenae is the entrance to the city. It’s very famous.

5. There is a wall, surrounding the city of Mycenae.

6. The Greek legends about Troy, (and the Trojan Horse) come to us through Homer.

7. Agamemnon & Mycenae are included in books written by Homer. D’Ohhhhh! The poet Homer, the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

8. In 1876, archeologist Schleimann (following Homer’s descriptions) discovers ancient Mycenae and the city of Troy.

9. Can you find Mycenae and Troy?

10.  Troy is under siege for 10 years.  Heroes such as Achilles & Hector find glory and death. The Trojan War

11.  Mycenae people are victorious.  They sail away and leave a gigantic wooden horse.

12.  The happy Trojans take it into the city.

13.  Hidden Greek warriors emerge at night and open the gates to their comrades. They sack and burn Troy.

14. Complete the sententences Each Mycenaean city has its own _________. Mycenae is surrounded by _______ for defense. A fortified city is called _____________. ____________ of Mycenae is a very important king. Homer is a famous _________. In 1876, Schleimann discovers ________ and ______. Mycenae people leave a gigantic wodden _______. The happy _________ take it into the city. The _________ win the war, the _________ loose it. King Agamemnon acropolis walls Trojans horse Mycenaean Mycenae poet Troy Trojans