Greek History Flashcards
Geography in greek history
Intro to ideas, reason for greek civilization and vulture to flourish
Earliest civi
Minoan crete
Skilled in engeeneering and achitecture
Minoans
Palace at knososs
Elaborate structure for royal family and had workshops for jewelry versus an ivory figures
Took advantage of minoans downfall
Mycenean
Invaded and pillage many centers like knowsoss
Mycenaean
Part of indo euro
Mycenaean
Palaces built on hills, giant stone walls
Mycenaean
Great warriors, most powerful in ancient Greek
Agamemnon
Why did the Mycenaeans civilization fall
Because when the Greek Dorian of North Greece came
When an era is at its lowest points
Dark age
When did the Greek Village expand the independent city states
Dark age
Evolution of city states are central institution
Dark age
Greeks colonization of Mediterranean and black sea
Dark age
Small but autonomous political unit were all activities are in one location
Polis
Central please verbally citizens can assemble
Acropolis
Main city of coastal plains of Attica in southern Greece
Athens
In Athens do women have freedom
No
Before a democracy what is it 
Monarchy, one royal fam governs
In Athens what did they use
Democracy
After the monarchy what 
Aristoracy, many rich fams govern
What is the term for the leaders in Athens
Archon
What is the dracoian constitution
Unjust interpretation of oral laws
What happened with Draco
People revolted against him
