Chapter 6 - Iron Age to Archaic Greece Flashcards
Through what years did the Iron Age, Greek “Renaissance” and Archaic Period last?
Iron (Dark) Age: 1100-750 BC, Renaissance: 800-750 BC, Archaic: 750/00-480 BC
What was the series of events that lead to the beginning of the dark age in Greece?
The collapse of the Mycenaean palace system
Why is the iron age also known as the dark age?
Due to the lack of archaeological evidence of this era compared to those before and after it
What conventions of the palatial administration were lost in the iron age?
Monumental stone architecture, literacy, specialization and production of luxury crafts etc.
What did the changes in the burial practices between the Myc and the Greeks mean about the social structure?
The social structure/ organization changed as well
Where is the city of Lefkandi?
On the island Euboea, Greece
What is the name of the distinct building on Lefkandi?
A tomba
Why was the toumba on Lafkandi an important building?
It was larger than anything build by humans before
What are 2 architectural features present on the toumba building on Lefkandi?
Pericterical (=colonnade), and compartmentalized
Why are to possible function of the toumba on Lefkandi?
Chieftan’s house or location of hero cult
What was found in the 2 shaft grave in the toumba in Lefkandi?
A cremated male and an inhumed female, along with 4 scarificed hourses and burial goods (ex. killed sword)
How do we know the people found buried in the shaft grave in the toumba were wealthy?
The sacrificed horses and burial goods were an ostentatious destruction of wealth
What is the burial mound that surrounds the toumba in Lefkandi called?
“tumulus”
The fact that the entire toumba had a roof signified what about the community of Lefkandi?
There was communal cooperation and a reverence for the building or burial grounds
What does the broken terracotta centaur figure tell us about the community of Lefkandi?
The fact that it was broken and place into two different grave tell us there were family connections within this community
What evidence to do have for foreign trade in Lefkandi?
The wood the roof was made of was foreign to the area
The presence of a central authority figure in Lefkandi tells us what about the community?
There is a re-emergence of a complex social structure
Where is the warrior grave located and from what time period was it used?
Athens, c. 10th century
How did people gain status in Athens?
Though their warrior abilities
What were some examples of burial goods found in the warrior grave?
Sword, spears, axe, knife, horse bits etc.
In what year was the tomb of the rich Athenian lady filled?
850 BC
What evidence is there from the tomb of the rich Athenian woman for wealth through agriculture?
The tomb contained many vessels holding food products
What was the technique used in making the gold jewelry found in the tomb of the rich Athenian lady and what does this tell us about the Athenian society of the time?
Granulation , shows craft specialization to a high degree
What was the technique used in making the gold jewelry found in the tomb of the rich Athenian lady and what does this tell us about the Athenian society of the time?
Granulation , shows craft specialization to a high degree
