Front

Greece was the first civilization to develop in ________.

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Europe

Front

Greek civilization began in an area dominated by ________________.

Back

mountains and seas

Front

To the east of the Greek mainland, and surrounding many of its islands, is the ____________________.

Back

Aegean Sea

Front

Inland communities were separated from each other by rugged mountains and deep valleys. As a result, communities in many parts of ancient Greece became ________________.

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independent

Front

Greek city states grew independent because _________________.

Back

Mountains and water made it difficult to travel from one city to another

Front

The _____________ civilization was the first to develop in the Aegean region.

Back

Minoan

Front

Some people think undersea earthquakes caused ___________ that destroyed Minoan cities.

Back

huge waves

Front

Mycenean kings lived in palaces on hills. _______________ surrounded the palaces.

Back

Thick stone walls

Front

They used the ___________ to navigate the seas.

Back

sun and stars

Front

Mycenaean civilization fell apart because : _____________, and earthquakes destroyed their palace fortresses.

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kingdoms fought one another