Ancient Greek Civilizations and Their Characteristics-History

Polis

City-state

City-state

An independent city that is run like it is its own country

Irregular coastline

Curvy or wonky coastline

Regular coastline

Strait coastline

Arable

Able to farm on

Exports

Send away

Imports

Take in

Matriarchal

Power passed down through the women's side not men's

Fresco

A painting done rapidly on wet plaster

Hospitality

Taking care of somebody, being kind

Minoan Civilization

First Greek civilization

Trade

Exports olive oil, wine, and marble; imports grains and metals

Minoan Society

Religion centered around a mother goddess and bulls; evidence of women having freedom and equality

The Trojan War

Conflict involving a king and queen, leading to the destruction of the city

Mycenaeans

Dominated from 1400-1200 BC, took Minoan trade routes

Dark Ages

Caused by attacks from sea people and invasion of Dorians from the north

Labyrinth

Maze associated with the story of the Minotaur

Palace at Knossos

Blueprint of the palace with 800 rooms

End of Minoan civilization

Theories include volcanic eruption, tidal wave, and invasion

Food

Only 20% of land arable; limited supply of fresh water; fishing is an important food source