This document provides an overview of ancient Greek civilization from 1900 BC to 133 BC. It discusses the key geographical features that influenced Greece's development, including mountains that isolated communities and encouraged political participation. Two early civilizations that arose in Greece were the Minoans on Crete from 2700-1450 BC and the Mycenaeans from 1600-1100 BC. The document also describes important aspects of ancient Greek culture like Homeric epics, architecture, and the influence of Homer's writings. It provides context on the Trojan War and characters from Greek mythology like Helen of Troy and Achilles.