World History- Ancient Greece

Mycenaeans

The first well-organized society in Greece, spoke an Indo-European language, and were the subjects of epic poems like The Iliad and The Odyssey.

Minoans

A society located south of the Mycenaeans, known for their centralized kingdom, trade, and development of writing for record-keeping.

Greek Dark Ages

A period of decentralized tribal structure in Greece following the collapse of Mycenaean society around 1200 BCE.

Greek City-States (Polis)

Independent city-states in Greece with different systems of government, including monarchy, oligarchy, aristocracy, and democracy (in Athens).

Geography of Greece

Greece's rocky mountain terrain and limited farming led to a maritime culture, isolation of city-states, and a focus on trade and commerce.

Greek Alphabet

The alphabet of phonics adopted by the Greeks from the Phoenicians, leading to increased literacy, education, and trade.

Athens

A city-state in Greece that transitioned from an aristocracy to a democracy, with a growing middle class and a focus on education and political participation.

Greek Wartime Innovations

Greek innovations in warfare, including the Greek Phalanx and Hoplite soldiers, based on training, discipline, and a sense of community.

Greek Colonization

The spread of Greeks to various regions in the Mediterranean for trade and other purposes, leading to the growth of a powerful middle class.

Greek Dark Ages

A period of decentralized tribal structure in Greece following the collapse of Mycenaean society around 1200 BCE.