Regents Review Ancient Greece Libertyville High 董事会审查古希腊美国高.pptVIP

Today’s Goal: Explain the contributions the Minoans, Mycenaeans, Dorians made to Greek and later Western culture. Minoans (2000-1200 BC): Earliest Greeks Powerful seafaring traders Lived on island of Crete Traded pottery figurines Capital = Knossos Great Palace at Knossos Sir Arthur Evans archaeologists who uncovered the Minoan palace at Knossos Detail of the Great Palace at Knossos (restored) No walls built around city…why? Civilization named after legendary King Minos The “throne of King Minos” Myth of Theseus the Minotaur Pottery painting of Theseus slaying the minotaur The palace at Knossos is the maze Minoans Known for Frescoes = paintings on wet plaster walls Minoan Culture Writing – Linear A – NOT deciphered Social classes – nobles, citizens, slaves Extensive trade Minoan women enjoyed higher status - Depicted in artwork as working alongside men - Roles in religious ceremonies (priestesses) Fresco of “Bull Leaping” red colored male leaping over the bull Minoan Religion Polytheistic religion Worshipped female goddesses, priestesses Minoans sacrificed animals and even humans to their gods End of Minoan Civilization Earthquakes, volcanic eruption at Thera, invasions /media.do?searchTerm=greeceaction=search Contributions of Minoans to Greek Civilization Mythology Theseus - hero Shipbuilding Techniques Art architecture Frescoes Pottery Columns Influenced later Greek religion, politics Mycenaeans Located on Peloponnesus (mainland peninsula) Leading city = Mycenae Protective wall surrounding city Lion’s Gate Lion’s Gate detail Mycenaean Government Monarchy – rule by one person (king) Agamemnon – one of most famous Mycenaean kings Death Mask of Agamemnon - Misnamed because it is actually of an unknown king who lived some 300 years earlier Mycenaean Culture Contact with Minoans Adapted Minoan writing system to Greek language Columns, frescoes, ships Trojan War Mycenae fought 10-year war with Troy in Anatolia Legend says