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The Birth of Greek Civilization

The Birth of Greek Civilization . Minoans, Mycenaeans, and Phoenicians. The three cultures that influenced the development of Greek civilization. Minoans. A wealthy trading culture 2,000 B.C. Exported pottery, metal work, wine, and olive oil. The Mycenaeans. 1600 B.C.

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The Birth of Greek Civilization

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  1. The Birth of Greek Civilization

  2. Minoans, Mycenaeans, and Phoenicians The three cultures that influenced the development of Greek civilization

  3. Minoans • A wealthy trading culture • 2,000 B.C. • Exported pottery, metal work, wine, and olive oil

  4. The Mycenaeans • 1600 B.C. • Traded metals from the Greek mainland for the beautiful Minoan exports • Conquered Crete in 1450 B.C. and took over Minoa’s valuable trade • This civilization disappeared by 1100 B.C.

  5. The Phoenicians • Located on the eastern Mediterranean (today's Lebanon) • Founded colonies around the Mediterranean • Developed the alphabet

  6. Greek City-States • Shared a language & letters • Remained independent of each other • Each region had a Polis • Each region was built around an acropolis

  7. Structure of the City-States Acropolis Polis Agora

  8. Polis A city-state in ancient Greece

  9. Polis • Each polis was a nation of its own • developed because land was isolated by mountains or water • common language • depend on one another to survive. • met every year at a great athletic contest known as the Olympics.

  10. ACROPOLIS a large hill in ancient Greece where city residents sought shelter and safety in times of war and met to discuss community affairs

  11. Agora • A central area in Greek cities used both as a marketplace and as a meeting place.

  12. Governments of the city-states Democracy Monarchy Oligarchy

  13. Monarchy Some city-states had a single ruler

  14. Oligarchy In some city-states, a small group of the richest and most powerful citizens controlled decision-making

  15. DemocracyRule by the citizens

  16. The Powers of Greece

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