Minoans Flashcards
Main Idea-Minoans
Trading societies extended the development of civilizations beyond the Fertile Crescent region. In the Mediterranean region, traders such as the Minoans, carried many ideas from one society to another.
Relevance-Minoans
The Minoan civilization was the forerunner of Greek civilization. In fact, Minoan civilization is considered by many to be the first European civilization.
What were the Minoans especially good at?
Seafaring + Trade
What did they do in the E Mediterranean for 600 years in Minoan civilization?
Dominated trade
What was Crete?
The largest island in Aegean Sea
What should you do when you’re done studying this Brainscape?
Study the map
What are the qualities of the ancient hero?
Sacrifice, determination, courage, selflessness
What Marine quote exemplifies the qualities of the ancient hero?
No man left behind.
What were the Minoan accomplishments?
Produced some of the finest painted tradeable pottery of the time, established trade networks thru which they exported their art + culture, and possessed a unique architectural style + religious rituals
Where was the palace of Knossos?
Crete.
Where are the Bull Leapers of Knossos shown?
In Minoan art.
Why would the Minoan men engage in bull leaping?
Sport or manly activity, initiation ceremony
What was the Legend of the Minotaur?
Every year, Minos sacrified 14 Athenian boys + girls to the Minotaur locked inside the labyrinth. The Minotaur was eventually slaughtered by the mythical hero Theseus.
What was the Minotaur?
A half-human, half-bull monster.
When did Minoan civilization end?
Approximately 1200 BCE.
