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Birth of Greek Culture: Minoans and Mycenaeans Flashcards

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Minoans

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  • 2000 BC - 1400 BC
  • centered on the island of Crete
  • King Minos
  • great sailors (traded with Egypt, Phoenicia and Mesopotamia)
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advancements (Minoans)

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  • master builders
  • palaces with plumbing
  • labyrinths (maze)
  • system of writing
  • artwork
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palace of Knossos

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  • discovered and restored in the 19th century
  • main ancient city on the island of Crete
  • there was a lot of rock in building materials
  • there was elaborate painting on the walls
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Myceneans

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  • 1400 BC - 1100 BC
  • ancient Peloponnesus
  • hilltop cities
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conquer Minoans

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  • built large fleet of ships
  • settle colonies and increase trade
  • learned from Minoans
  • palaces and writing system
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