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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Main Idea The earliest cultures in Greece, the Minoans and the Mycenaeans, were trading societies, but both disappeared and were replaced by Greek city-states. Early Greece

Many parts of early Greek history are still a mystery, but we do know that two distinct cultures developed in early Greece. Minoans and Mycenaeans ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Minoans of Crete ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Excavations at Knossos

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Compare and Contrast How were Minoan and Mycenaean cultures similar? How were they different? Answer(s): similar—both were trading states; different—Mycenaean writing has been translated; Mycenaeans had frequent wars

A new type of society emerged in Greece in the 800s BC. The society was centered on the polis , or city-state. Each polis developed independently, with its own form of government, laws and customs. Greek City-States ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Life in the Polis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Infrastructure ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Other Attributes

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Sparta was led by two kings who served as military commanders. Decision-making was largely left to an elected council of elders. To support their military lifestyle, the Spartans demanded strength and toughness. All babies were examined after birth and unhealthy children were left in the wild to die. Militaristic State ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Combat School ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Women in Society

Identify Cause and Effect Why did Sparta’s political system develop? Answer(s): Because of Sparta's emphasis on war; it was led politically by two kings who served as military commanders.

Gods and Heroes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Gods of Olympus ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Legends and Myths

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Myths about Heroes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Lessons ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Hercules and Theseus

Describe What role did mythology play in Greek culture? Answer(s): explained natural phenomena; taught Greeks where they came from and how to act

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