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Ancient Greece developed between 2000 BCE and 1000 BCE. The geography of Greece, with its mountain ranges, peninsulas and lack of rivers, prevented unity but encouraged trade and seafaring occupations. The Minoans on Crete were early predecessors, with a sophisticated civilization centered around the palace of King Minos. The Mycenaeans later conquered Crete and the Aegean, ruling from fortified palaces like Mycenae. Their civilization declined around 1200 BCE, possibly due to invasions by the Dorians or internal conflicts, ushering in a "Dark Age" for Greece.

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Ancient Greece 2000 B.C.E.-1000 B.C.E.
Overview of Greece Physical Setting Northeast End of the Mediterranean Consists of Small Peninsulas Geography Short mountain ranges cut through mainland Separate communities Prevents Unity among Greeks No clear river system No unifying meeting place Prevents Unity Mild climate, good soil, sufficient rainfall Farmers can grow grain, grapes, olives Sheeps, Goats raised in mountains Not enough to live on
ancient greece
The Importance of Geography Geography encourages trade Long coastline allows all of mainland to be near sea Islands surrounding have many good harbors Question: What types of occupations might Greek citizens develop? (Farmers, fishermen, sailors, traders, explorers)
ancient greece
The Predecessors of the Greeks The Minoans Existed on Crete before Greek Civilization Legendary in Greek culture, verified in 1900 AD Archaeologists discover Knossos (palace of King Minos) Ruins, artifacts discovered since back up finding Characteristics Writing: Linear A (Not been deciphered yet), Linear B (early form of Greek) Well established by 2000 BC Art: created Frescoes (Wall paintings on plaster) Dominated the Aegean Islands 1500 BC: Volcano destroys much of Minoan civilization
The Palace of King Minos King Minos palace: built as a labyrinth legendary home of the Minotaur
Outside King Minos palace today
King Minos' governmental throne room.
The Mycenaeans 2000 BC: Groups from the North (Indo- European) Culture develops around 1600 BC-1200 BC Warlike group, conquered other areas Conquered Crete, adopted much of Minoan civilization 1200 BC: Earthquakes destroy much of civilization
The palace in Mycenae was surrounded by massive walls with a huge gateway called the Lion Gate
Mycenaen Civilization Palaces in the city of Mycenae served as the centers for government and economy Government Role of Tax collectors: kept track of the wealth of the people living in the kingdom collected taxes on: wheat, livestock, honey etc.
Mycenaen Civilization Economy tanned leather, sewed clothes, made jars for honey and olive oil, created bronze shields etc. What did they learn from the Minoans? used Minoan architecture as a model for their palaces Metalworking--------shipbuilding navigation------lead by the sun and stars Religion- worshipped Earth Mother
Mycenaen Civilization Why does the civilization come to an end? Two Theories: 1. Infighting amongst the kingdoms 2. Invasion by the Dorians
Dorians Came in armed with iron weapons called the dark age: Why? Trade ended, poverty increased, literacy declined refugees fled to Ionia 750 B.C.- reintroduced culture, crafts, etc. Founding of Hellenic Civilization 700s B.C.- 350 B.C.

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  • 2. Overview of Greece Physical Setting Northeast End of the Mediterranean Consists of Small Peninsulas Geography Short mountain ranges cut through mainland Separate communities Prevents Unity among Greeks No clear river system No unifying meeting place Prevents Unity Mild climate, good soil, sufficient rainfall Farmers can grow grain, grapes, olives Sheeps, Goats raised in mountains Not enough to live on
  • 4. The Importance of Geography Geography encourages trade Long coastline allows all of mainland to be near sea Islands surrounding have many good harbors Question: What types of occupations might Greek citizens develop? (Farmers, fishermen, sailors, traders, explorers)
  • 6. The Predecessors of the Greeks The Minoans Existed on Crete before Greek Civilization Legendary in Greek culture, verified in 1900 AD Archaeologists discover Knossos (palace of King Minos) Ruins, artifacts discovered since back up finding Characteristics Writing: Linear A (Not been deciphered yet), Linear B (early form of Greek) Well established by 2000 BC Art: created Frescoes (Wall paintings on plaster) Dominated the Aegean Islands 1500 BC: Volcano destroys much of Minoan civilization
  • 7. The Palace of King Minos King Minos palace: built as a labyrinth legendary home of the Minotaur
  • 8. Outside King Minos palace today
  • 10. The Mycenaeans 2000 BC: Groups from the North (Indo- European) Culture develops around 1600 BC-1200 BC Warlike group, conquered other areas Conquered Crete, adopted much of Minoan civilization 1200 BC: Earthquakes destroy much of civilization
  • 11. The palace in Mycenae was surrounded by massive walls with a huge gateway called the Lion Gate
  • 12. Mycenaen Civilization Palaces in the city of Mycenae served as the centers for government and economy Government Role of Tax collectors: kept track of the wealth of the people living in the kingdom collected taxes on: wheat, livestock, honey etc.
  • 13. Mycenaen Civilization Economy tanned leather, sewed clothes, made jars for honey and olive oil, created bronze shields etc. What did they learn from the Minoans? used Minoan architecture as a model for their palaces Metalworking--------shipbuilding navigation------lead by the sun and stars Religion- worshipped Earth Mother
  • 14. Mycenaen Civilization Why does the civilization come to an end? Two Theories: 1. Infighting amongst the kingdoms 2. Invasion by the Dorians
  • 15. Dorians Came in armed with iron weapons called the dark age: Why? Trade ended, poverty increased, literacy declined refugees fled to Ionia 750 B.C.- reintroduced culture, crafts, etc. Founding of Hellenic Civilization 700s B.C.- 350 B.C.