early civilization in greece
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Early Civilization in Greece. Let’s review the vocabulary from page 278. Activity. Lived in Crete Small farming and fishing villages Palaces built as a center for economic, government, and religious activity. The Minoans. Crete. The following was written about Crete by - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Early Civilization in Greece
ActivityLet’s review the vocabulary from page
278
The MinoansLived in CreteSmall farming and fishing villagesPalaces built as a center for economic,
government, and religious activity
Crete
Homer Quote:The following was written about Crete bythe Greek poet Homer:
“handsome country, fertile, thronged [crowded] with people…”
Minoan Palace
Minoan LifeEnjoyed dancing, music, and sportsExpert sailors and sea tradersNo one knows why they disappearedTheories include fire, volcanic eruption, an
earthquake, or the Mycenaeans
Minoan ArtThe following slides include Minoan Art
The MycenaeansMostly peasants, or poor farmers, who
were ruled by warrior kingsSpoke an early form of Greek language:
considered the first GreeksCultural borrowing from the MinoansThis included sailing, writing system, art,
and pottery styles
ActivityTurn to page 281 of your textbook and
let’s examine the goods that went to and from Crete.
Mycenaean ArtThe following slides include Mycenaean
Art.
Wrap UpSummarize any information you have
learned about the Minoans and Mycenaeans that you found interesting