Share 6 SS Ancient Greece Geography and City States (Lsn 1 + 2)
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Who was the head deity of the Minoans?
The Great Goddess (Earth Mother)
How did the Minoans earn a living?
Through sea trade with Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Canaan
Who were the first advanced civilization on the Greek mainland?
The Mycenaeans
What epic poem describes the Trojan War?
The Iliad
What caused the Dark Age of Greece?
The Dorians conquered the mainland using iron weapons
Why was it called the Dark Age?
Writing was lost, trade stopped, and poverty increased
Where did Greeks flee during the Dark Age?
Ionia
What did the Ionians bring back around 750 BCE?
Culture, crafts, and the Phoenician alphabet
What is a polis?
An independent city-state with its own government and economy
What was the Agora?
A marketplace and public meeting place
What was the Acropolis?
A fortified hill with temples and a religious center
Who qualified for citizenship in a polis?
Free men born in the city-state who owned land
What rights did citizens have?
Vote, hold office, own property, and speak in court
What was the status of women and slaves?
They were not citizens and had no political or legal rights
What portion of a city-state was enslaved?
Between one-fourth and one-third
How could someone become a slave?
War capture, birth, or debt
