Historical Context- The Odyssey

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Civilization known for elegant stone palaces and fine metalwork

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The Minoans

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Collapse of Minoan civilization

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1450 B.C.

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Civilization dominant after Minoans

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The Mycenaeans

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Most famous military conflict?

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The Trojan War

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Mycenaean culture: useful aspect?

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Writing System

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Fall of Mycenaean Civilization

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Trojan War

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Greek Dark Ages: Writing status

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Writing seems to have disappeared.

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Greece out of Dark Ages

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trade throughout the Mediterranean region

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Birthplace of Democracy

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Athens

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Inventor of the Olympic Games

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Greeks