Greek civilization began in an area dominated by ________________.

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

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

Greek city states grew independent because _________________.

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

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

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

They used the ___________ to navigate the seas.

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