Ancient Greece- Areas and Early People of Greece Flashcards
1
Q
What was one of the first areas to develop a productive civilization?
A
Crete
2
Q
Who was the Minoans names after?
A
King Minos
3
Q
What were things that Minoans were good at?
A
Being good sailors, craftsmen, and having advance in boats
4
Q
What is the largest city in the area?
A
Knossos
5
Q
Who eventually took over Crete and when?
A
Mycenaeans and during 1400 BC.
6
Q
What were the people mainly?
A
Soldiers and some farmers
7
Q
Did they have well protected palaces?
A
YES
8
Q
Where was the Trojan War?
A
Troy- located in present-day Turkey
9
Q
How long the the Trojan War last?
A
10 years
10
Q
What was the Trojan War mainly known for?
A
The wooden horse that allowed the Greeks to defeat the Trojans
