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The Greek Mainland is
located at the southern end
of the
Balkan Peninsula.
Greek microcivilization that Flourished in the Island of
Crete
Minoans of crete
the minoans of crete: royal
residences, and rooms for
rituals and ceremonies
Palace of Knossos -
Minoan arts revealed the
Egyptian influence.
It is depicted as a
half-man,
half-bull,
The Minotaur
Fall of Minoan Civilization: Invasion of the
Mycenaeans
Fall of Minoan Civilization: ______________in the
island of Crete
Volcanic
Eruptions
A period of warring states which
built great fortress-like palaces
Mycenaeans of the mainland
- monumental
palace complex used as a great
hall
The Lion’s Gate
Literature:
The legendary
conflict between
the Greeks and
the Trojans,
famously depicted
in Homer’s epic.
The Trojan War
Seafarers invaded Greece
War-like tribe from the north
that do not have the civilization
of their own
● The dark ages of Greece
Invasion of dorians
● Descendants of the
Dorians
● A military state
● Every healthy male citizen
is required to become a
soldier.
SPARTA
Sparta was governed by
2 kings
Sparta age:7 yrs. old-
sent to the barracks
Sparta age:20 yrs. old- get
married but must live to the barracks for 40 years
They named their place in
honor to their goddess
Athena
● It was also at the heart of
Ancient Greece, a powerful
civilization and empire
Athens
