Ancient Greek History and Culture

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Peninsula

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An area of land surrounded on three sides by water.

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Minoans

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An ancient civilization that lived on the island of Crete from 3000-1100 BC.

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Mycenaeans

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An ancient civilization that mostly inhabited mainland Greece and likely conquered the Minoans.

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The Iliad

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An epic poem attributed to Homer that tells the story of the Trojan War.

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The Odyssey

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An epic poem attributed to Homer that tells the story of the Greek hero Odysseus's journey home after the Trojan War.

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Dark Ages

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The period in Greek history from approximately 1100-750 BC, following the collapse of Mycenaean civilization.

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Dorians

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A group of people who ruled Greece during the Dark Ages.

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Acropolis

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Fortresses built in ancient Greek city-states to protect from attacks.

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Ionians

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A group of people who settled in small villages around 750 BC, forming small cities.

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City/State

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An independent city that has its own traditions, governments, and laws.