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