The Rise of Classical Greece

1. The Rise of Classical Greece B.C.E Trojan War DARK AGES 1300 1200 1100 900 800 700 600 500 400 6000 1000 1750-1400 Aegeans move into Balkan Peninsula Rise of Democracy ATHENS Myceneans -Greek-speaking -took over Med. region -warrior king -Thick-walled fortress - Myc vs. Troy rivalry Homer -Illiad, Odyssey Minoans -Crete -seafaring -trade -cultural bridge -frescoes -respected status of women - Worship bull Greek Values -honor, courage, eloquence ARETE

2. Minoan Civilization -- WHEN: 3000 – 1100 BCE -- WHERE: Island of Crete -- WHO,WHY: • Developed broad sea trade (Egypt, Sicily) • Writing on clay tablets • Palace at Knossos • Women rulers, goddesses • Advanced art • Peaceful

3. The Rise of Classical Greece B.C.E Trojan War DARK AGES 1300 1200 1100 900 800 700 600 500 400 6000 1000 1750-1400 Aegeans move into Balkan Peninsula Rise of Democracy ATHENS Myceneans -Greek-speaking -took over Med. region -warrior king -Thick-walled fortress - Myc vs. Troy rivalry Homer -Illiad, Odyssey Minoans -Crete -seafaring -trade -cultural bridge -frescoes -respected status of women - Worship bull Greek Values -honor, courage, eloquence ARETE

4. Mycenean Civilization • Most likely conquered Minoans • WHERE: Mycenae • WHEN: 1400 BCE • Controlled Aegean and parts of Mediterranean • Used writing, spoke early Greek language • Military might, warriors

5. The Trojan War

6. Compare Minoans and Mycenaeans Similarities Differences Peaceful vs. warlike Male vs. Female leaders Crete vs. Greek Peninsula • Advanced • Writing • Controlled Aegean/Mediterranean

7. The Rise of Classical Greece B.C.E Trojan War DARK AGES 1300 1200 1100 900 800 700 600 500 400 6000 1000 1750-1400 Aegeans move into Balkan Peninsula Rise of Democracy ATHENS Myceneans -Greek-speaking -took over Med. region -warrior king -Thick-walled fortress - Myc vs. Troy rivalry Homer -Illiad, Odyssey Minoans -Crete -seafaring -trade -cultural bridge -frescoes -respected status of women - Worship bull Greek Values -honor, courage, eloquence ARETE

8. DARK AGES, 1100 – 750 BCE • Poverty everywhere • No trade • People left peninsula • Art of writing lost/forgotten • Traditions preserved through word of mouth (storytelling)

9. The Rise of Classical Greece B.C.E Trojan War DARK AGES 1300 1200 1100 900 800 700 600 500 400 6000 1000 1750-1400 Aegeans move into Balkan Peninsula Rise of Democracy ATHENS Myceneans -Greek-speaking -took over Med. region -warrior king -Thick-walled fortress - Myc vs. Troy rivalry Homer -Illiad, Odyssey Minoans -Crete -seafaring -trade -cultural bridge -frescoes -respected status of women - Worship bull Greek Values -honor, courage, eloquence ARETE

10. Rise of City-States (polis) • Polis: a city-state, not only a small city but a separate, independent state or nation. • Villages and fields • Own government • Own military • Own values • Own way of life

11. Greek Governments Monarchy Aristocracy Late Dark Ages Rule by aristocrats – wealthy landowners Controlled good land, armies, nice homes • Dark Ages • Rule by one • Chieftains or kings • Military based

12. Greek Governments Oligarchy Democracy 594 BCE, ATHENS Solon – wise ruler who reformed laws to improve government and economy Cancelled debts (what people owed) Freed citizens who were debt slaves Gave adult men right to debate and vote on laws • 750 BCE • New class – Oligarchy • Wealthy artisans, businessmen and merchants who got rich through trade • Tyrants – seized power from aristocrats