Where is ancient Greece?
a mountainous peninsula that into the Mediterranean Sea
When and where did the first Greek civilization develop?
Mediterranean island of Crete, around 2200 BC
What was the civilization called after a legendary ruler of Crete ?
Minoan
How did the Minoans live by?
farming/fishing/seafaring
Where is the magnificent palace?
Knossos
When did the Minoan civilization collapse?
after 1500BC
What is the name of a city on mainland ,Greece?
Mycenae
What did Mycenaeans build for the palace?
fortified with massive wall
What did Mycenaeans ride?
chariots
How did you know that why were they rich?
found beautiful objects of gold
What were the Mycenaeans?
warriors
when did Greece become disastrous?
From 1000 BC to 750 Bc
How did Greek people organize themselves?
self-governing communities called city -state
What did each city have?
homes,workshops,temple devoted to the Greek gods,market,sports arenas ,meeting places
what did a city- state control?
the surrounding countryside
What did Greek families grow?
olives,grapes,grain for food
