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CH 4.1 - Coggle Diagram
CH 4.1
Characteristics / Elements of Greek Civilization
Democracy
Philosophy
Art & architecture
Olympics
Religion (many gods)
Greek Dark Ages (1100–800 BCE)
Population decline
Loss of writing
Small villages
Oral traditions
Beginning of Greek identity
Geography of Greece
Mountains
Islands
Long coastline
Limited farmland
Influence of Geography on Civilization
City-states developed (polis)
Trade by sea
Independent cultures
Strong navy
Mycenae
Who were they?
Early Greek civilization (1600–1100 BCE)
Why important?
First advanced Greek society
Achievements
Strong kings
Fortified cities
Writing system (Linear B)
Influence on Greeks
Warfare
Kingship
Myths and legends
Homer
Greek poet
Possibly blind
Lived around 700 BCE
Preserved Greek history and values
Epic Poem
Long narrative poem
Heroic deeds
Gods involved
Oral storytelling
Arete
Excellence
Honor
Courage
Achieving one’s full potential
The Iliad
Story of Trojan War
Focus on Achilles
Themes: honor, pride, fate
The Odyssey
Story of Odysseus’s journey home
Adventure and challenges
Themes: loyalty, intelligence, perseverance