chapter 8 section 1 history Flashcards
The ___________ lived on Rocky, mountainous lands, located on a __________ surrounded by the Mediterranean, __________, and __________ seas.
The (Greeks) lived on Rocky, mountainous lands, located on a (peninsula) surrounded by the Mediterranean,(Ionian) , and (Aegean) seas.
The __________ has an irregular shape. Many _________ float off the mainland. This area was the home of one of the world’s greatest _______________.
The (peninsula) has an irregular shape. Many (islands) float off the mainland. This area was the home of one of the world’s greatest (civilizations).
The few small _________ and plains of Greece provided __________and that is where people settled. These communities were separated by steep __________, so there was little contact between groups. The villages created separate __________.
The few small (valleys) and plains of Greece provided (farmland) and that is where people settled. These communities were separated by steep (mountains), so there was little contact between groups. The villages created separate (governments).
Ancient Greeks were _______, ________, traders and farmers.
Ancient Greeks were (fishers), (sailors), traders and farmers.
Because they were surrounded by water the Greeks became skilled ___________ and ___________.
Because they were surrounded by water the Greeks became skilled (shipbuilders) and (sailors).
The Greeks were exposed to other ________ when they sailed to other lands.
The Greeks were exposed to other (cultures) when they sailed to other lands.
Of the many cultures that settled and grew in early Greece, the earliest and most influenced were the ________ and the _________________. By 2000 BC the Minoans had built an advanced society on the island of ___________. The Mycenaeans had built an advanced society on the Greek ___________.
Of the many cultures that settled and grew in early Greece, the earliest and most influenced were the (Minoans) and the (mycenaens). By 2000 BC the Minoans had built an advanced society on the island of (Crete). The Mycenaeans had built an advanced society on the Greek (mainland).
The _________ were known as the best shipbuilders of their time.
The (Minoans) were known as the best shipbuilders of their time.
They used ships mainly for ____________ purposes. A ________ that erupted in the 1600s BC may have led to the _______ of the Minoan civilization.
They used ships mainly for (trading) purposes. A (volcano) that erupted in the 1600s BC may have led to the (end) of the Minoan civilization.
The mycenaens spoke the language that became ________. While the Minoans were sailing, the mycenaeans were building ___________ on the Greek mainland.
The mycenaens spoke the language that became (Greek). While the Minoans were sailing, the mycenaeans were building (fortresses) on the Greek mainland.
The mycenaens eventually took over the _______ routes once sailed by the Minoans.
The mycenaens eventually took over the (trade) routes once sailed by the Minoans.
The mycenaens set up a powerful ___________ network on the Mediterranean and ___________ seas.
The mycenaens set up a powerful (trading) network on the Mediterranean and (black) seas.
Mycenaen culture also fell prey to ____________ and ___________. Greece entered a dark period.
Mycenaen culture also fell prey to (earthquakes) and (invaders). Greece entered a dark period.
After _______ years of war and disorder communities began to band together for __________ and ______________.
After (300) years of war and disorder communities began to band together for (stability) and (protection).
They created the _________, or __________-___________. This marked the beginning of the Greek ______________ age, a time filled with great achievements.
They created the (polis), or (city)-(state). This marked the beginning of the Greek (classical) age, a time filled with great achievements.
A city-state often built around a fortress perched on top a high hill called an ____________. This was the main ______________ place of the city-state. ________ surrounded many of these cities.
A city-state often built around a fortress perched on top a high hill called an (acropolis). This was the main (gathering) place of the city-state. (Walls) surrounded many of these cities.
Much of daily life centered around the __________, or marketplace, where ____________, _____________, and ________ shared the stage.
Much of daily life centered around the (agora), or marketplace, where (religion), (politics), and (shopping) shared the stage.
As stability returned some of the Greek city-states formed ________ in foreign lands.
As stability returned some of the Greek city-states formed (colonies) in foreign lands.
Early colonies included modern-day ________, ____________, and ____________. This created further ___________ for these city-states, and some city-states became great _________ centers.
Early colonies included modern-day (Turkey), (France), and (Italy). This created further (independence) for these city-states, and some city-states became great (trading) centers.
