history - ancient greece

section 1 - cultures of the mountain and sea

where was ancient greece located?

balkan peninsula

how many islands did ancient greece have?

2000+ islands

how did greece have skilled sailors and sea travelers?

most of greece was linked by water

why couldn’t greece hold a large population?

it lacked natural resources and usable farmland

what were some conflicts that the mountains had on ancient greece?

it caused lack of unity and transportation difficulties

why was climate beneficial to ancient greece?

the varied temperatures supported outdoor lifestyle

how long did the minoans on crete last?

2800-1100 BCE

why were the minoans considered the bronze age?

weapons and tools were made with bronze

what was this civilization considered as?

the first greek civilization

what was the first greek language called?

linear b

how did the minoans influence mycenaean culture?

the palace of knossus for ex.

what was in the palace of knossus?

drainage systems, rich culture and advancements, and connection to egypt

how did the minoan civilization end?

volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and invasions

when was the mycenae civlization?

2000 - 600 bce

where was mycenae located?

in mainland greece called peloponnesus

who was mycenae influenced by?

indo-europeans

when was mycenae’s height?

1400 - 1200 bce

what was monarchy like at its height?

it was a fortified city ruled by a warrior king, had commercial network and a strong military

how did mycenae end?

invasion

what is troy?

it is located in the asia minor and was the battlefield of the trojan war

who was homer?

he was a blind greek poet who wrote the famous epics “Iliad” and “odyssey’

who fought in the trojan war?

mycenae and troy

what is one of the trojan war mysteries?

the trojan horse/real or not

who won the victory?

greek victory and destruction of troy