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Greeks #1
Greeks #1
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History
10th Grade
09/18/2015

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The first Greek civilization was the ______________ that most likely destroyed the civilization on Crete and discovered by Heinrich Schliemann
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Mycenaens
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Geographically Greece is 80% ______________ and no place lies more than 60 miles from the coast which influences their development into seafarers.
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Mountains
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During the Bronze Age, a non-Greek civilization was founded on the island of Crete called the ___________ named for their king and discovered by Sir Arther Evans.
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Minoans
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We know most about the Dark Ages because _________ who wrote epic poems.
Definition
Homer
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__________ and __________ are two epic poems that classical Greeks used for their past and to define what was ideal Greek characteristics called Arete.
Definition
Iliad and Odyssey
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_____________ and _____________ are the two peninsulas that make up Greece.
Definition
Peloponnese and Attica
Term
What was not a part of Arete?
Definition
Anger and strength (correct answer)
• Courage in battle
• Protecting one's family and friends
• Excellence through honor
Term
During the Dark Ages, many left the mainland and settled in western Asia Minor in an area known as ________.
Definition
Ionia
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