Unit 3: Ancient Greece and The Odyssey

These flashcards cover key concepts, events, and vocabulary related to Ancient Greece and The Odyssey.

What civilization is known as the first Greek society, living in Crete during the Bronze Age?

The Minoans

Which language used by the Minoans remains undeciphered?

Linear A

What major event likely contributed to the decline of the Minoan civilization?

A volcano or natural disaster

Which Greek society, known for its military prowess, lived on the mainland during the Bronze Age?

The Mycenaeans

Which language used by the Mycenaeans is decipherable?

Linear B

What significant historical event does the Mycenaean Age include?

The Trojan War

What period followed the Mycenaean Age, characterized by a decline in writing and a possible famine?

The Dark Age (1200-800 BCE)

During which age did historians believe there was a resurgence in art, literature, and trade?

The Archaic Age (800-400 BCE)

What narrative structure, characterized by stages such as call to adventure and trials, is associated with stories like The Odyssey?

Hero's Journey

What is the term for a noun that names a specific person, place, or thing?

Proper noun

What type of noun shows ownership?

Possessive noun