The Cradle Of European Civilization Flashcards
The earliest form of European civilization grew up where?
Crete
Where is Crete located
Crete, an island situated to the south of Greece
What race were the cretian
They belonged to the dark Mediterranean race
What was the direct route of Crete
Crete was on the direct route between Egypt and mainland Greece
What happened to the other aegance island
They formed suitable connective links between the Asian minor and Greece
What two civilization passed into Europe
Egypt and mesopotamia
What was the center of aegance culture
Crete
Why was the term ‘minous’ applied to crete
The term ‘minous’ was applied to the cretian rulers and was also closely related to the god minous who was the first ruler of Crete
What was the most flourishing of all cretian settlement
Knossos
Where was the royal palace built of tiny white stones at
Knossos, and was a town itself
Cretian art
Beautiful wall painting
Embroiled bezels of gold and silver
Jewelry
Ivory and marble statues
Dainty decorated pottery
Cretian sports
Boxing and wrestling were the favorite sports
Cretian occupation
Farm work and fishing were the common occupation and the meritime was of importance
The early carrying of trade were in charge by?
The Mediterranean people
Who were the Mediterranean people
They were peaceful traders who relied on the ocean as their chief defense against attacks
