the minoans & phoenicians. by the end of class, you will be able to: __ define “cultural...
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By the end of class, you will be able to:__ Define “cultural diffusion”__Identify the Minoans __Explain the economic impact trade had on Minoan society__Explain the cultural impact trade had on Minoan society__Identify the Phoenicians __Explain the economic impact trade had on Phoenician society__Explain the cultural impact trade had on Phoenician society__Explain how trade allows for the exchange of ideas, beliefs, and products
Who Were the Minoans?Minoans were traders located near the
Aegean Sea
They traded pottery,swords, figurines, and precious metals
Capital city: Knossos
Aegean Sea
What Was Minoan Culture Like?Minoans are believed to have worshiped
many gods and goddesses by participating in ceremonies, creating shrines, and conducting scarifies
Minoans enjoyed nature, arts, and athleticsArts & Crafts: Pottery, figurines, paintings,
tools, weaponsAthletics: bull-leaping, boxing, wrestling
QUICK WRITE!
Why do you think they were able to spend time on
athletics, arts, building palaces, and practicing
religion?
What Happened to the Minoans?Location, location, location! Wrong place,
wrong time
An Earthquake hit Crete, which destroyed the city
After rebuilding, a series of earthquakes were followed by a volcanic eruption, followed by a tidal wave, followed by volcanic ash
Those who were left were invaded by Greece
Who Were the Phoenicians?When the Minoans were no longer a trading
force, the Phoenicians became important traders in the region
The Phoenicians were expert boat builders and sailors
They traded red-purple dye, papyrus, metals, ivory, cedar, art, crafts, cedar (wood), wine, slaves. Trade brought wealth to the Phoenicians
Who Were the Phoenicians?The Phoenicians created an alphabet – a
system in which symbols represent sounds Occupied and traded in the Mediterranean,
Africa