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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
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Lived in Crete • Small farming and fishing villages • Palaces built as a center for economic, government, and religious activity The Minoans
The following was written about Crete by the Greek poet Homer: “handsome country, fertile, thronged [crowded] with people…” Homer Quote:
Enjoyed dancing, music, and sports • Expert sailors and sea traders • No one knows why they disappeared • Theories include fire, volcanic eruption, an earthquake, or the Mycenaeans Minoan Life
The following slides include Minoan Art Minoan Art
Mostly peasants, or poor farmers, who were ruled by warrior kings • Spoke an early form of Greek language: considered the first Greeks • Cultural borrowing from the Minoans • This included sailing, writing system, art, and pottery styles The Mycenaeans
Turn to page 281 of your textbook and let’s examine the goods that went to and from Crete. Activity
The following slides include Mycenaean Art. Mycenaean Art
Summarize any information you have learned about the Minoans and Mycenaeans that you found interesting Wrap Up