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Who helped the Greeks gain influence in Africa and Asia?

Alexander the Great

How often were the Olympics held?

Every 4 years

What marine animal appeared in the fresco on the palace in Crete?

dophin

How did Minoans travel to trade?

by boat

Who did the Olympics honor?

Zeus

What was the time period called that had no written records in Ancient Greece?

Dark Ages

Why did the Mycenaeans possibly disappear?

invasion-natural disaster-overpopulation-political problems

Which powerful city-state promoted education and the arts?

Athens

What animal typically appeared in Minoan artwork?

Bull

Who led Athens during its height of power?

Pericles

Greek athletes competed against each other to win crowns of what?

olives

Who first settled Greece and formed homes on the island of Crete?

Minoans

What gold object has been found in the ruins of Mycenae?

funeral mask

What type of government did the Athenians created?

democracy

What powerful city-state valued discipline and obedience?

Sparta

What is one reason why the Minoans may have disappeared?

natural disaster-attack from Mycenaeans

What militaristic people took over after the Minoans?

Mycenaeans

What did the Greeks change to from bronze to make better weapons?

iron

What period started after the major battles of the Persian War ended?

Classical

Legend says that Odysseus convinced Mycenaeans to hide inside what?

wooden horse