early people of the aegean geography – since greece was located on the mediterranean and aegean...
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Early People of the AegeanGeography – •Since Greece was located on the Mediterranean and Aegean seas, they absorbed many ideas and beliefs from prior civilizations.• Archipelago and part of the Balkan peninsula•Divided by rugged mountains, a rugged coast, isolated valleys, and rocky islands•Many small very independent city-states•Seas were vital for existence – Safe harbors for trade and transportation
Early People of the AegeanGoverning City-States – •Monarchy – Rule by a king or queen (similar to river valley civilizations)
•Aristocracy – Power is held by the nobles/military. They are the land holding elite.
•Oligarchy – Power is held by a small powerful elite usually the business class. This is brought on by trade and expansion.
•Democracy - **Rule/Government by the people.
Early People of the AegeanGoverning City-States (other terms) – •Phalanx – Massive formation or heavily armed soldiers.
•Legislature – Lawmaking body that would debate, approve, and/or reject laws.
Early People of the AegeanMinoans
•Influenced by ideas from Egypt & Mesopotamia. Access to Aegean & Mediterranean Seas.
•Success based on trade.
•Culturally diffused with a variety of other civilizations.
Early People of the AegeanMinoans
•Knossos – vast palace/wonderfully decorated. •Women had rights. •Disappeared around 1400 B.C. due to natural disaster and foreign invaders.
Early People of the Aegean
Mycenaens•1st Greek speaking people. Indo-European people. Conquered Greek mainland then Crete. •Traders by sea – Aegean and Mediterranean. •Diffused with Minoans with art and writing and passed it on.
Early People of the Aegean
Mycenaens•Lived in a City-State – walled fortress. •Economic rivalry with Troy over the strait connecting to the Black Sea. Trojan War – years of fighting – Trojan Horse debate.
The Age of Homer – (800 BC – 700 BC)
“I too shall lie in the dust when I am dead, but now let me win noble renown.”
“If you are very valiant, it is a god, I think, who gave you this gift.”
“It is not unseemly for a man to die fighting in defense of his country.”
“Of men who have a sense of honor, more come through alive than are slain, but from those who flee comes neither glory nor any help.”
The Age of Homer – (800 BC – 700 BC)
• Wrote epic poems called the Iliad & Odyssey• Iliad – featured Trojan War•Odyssey – Odysseus return home and encounters monsters
• Depicts honor, courage, and heroic deeds – shaped Greek culture by reflecting the values of that time.