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What are our sources of knowledge concerning the Ancient Greeks? -
correct answers Ancient texts, pottery, coins, art, literature,
architecture, and what other cultures wrote about the Greeks.
What languages develop following Indo-European migration? - correct
answers greek, danish, german, hittite, latin, lithuainian, old norse,
polish, sanskrit, spanish, welsh
What elements of Greek civilization may be attributed to contact with
other cultures, especially those of Mesopotamia? - correct answers A.
Aphrodite- Influenced by the goddess Ishtar of Mesopotamia
B. Laws to be made public - Babylonians
C. Agriculture - irrigation system of farming
D. Warfare - fighting in formations (Phalanx)
E. Statues, monumental structures (columns, temples) - Influenced by
Egyptians
F. Hybrid creatures (centaurs, etc) - Influenced by Assyrians
, What are the major periods of Greek History? - correct answers The
major periods of Greek History are the Minoan and Mycenaean
civilizations, the Classical Era of Homer and other well known Ancient
Greek Cities, and the Hellenistic Era which covers the conquest, and
aftermath of Alexander the Great, and his death.
What are the chief characteristics of Minoan culture? - correct answers
They were master seafarers, with a large focus on trading between
themselves and other Hellenic/Mediterranean nations. They were also
very peaceful, with little to no interest in war.
What effects did Minoan culture have on Mycenaean culture? - correct
answers A main effect the minoan culture had on the Mycenaean
culture was the development of the Linear B writing system which
developed from the Minoan Linear
What are the chief characteristics of Mycenaean culture? Who were
they? - correct answers Mycenaens were warlike and prideful, very
unlike the Minoans. They valued bravery on the battlefield and built
large, "cyclopean" walls to protect their cities.
How do Mycenaeans differ from Minoans? - correct answers The
minoans were more of a peaceful sea-faring, trading based civilization
and meanwhile the Mycenaeans were most likely very militaristic
because they built citadels, and frescoes depicting warfare.
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