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The early European civilization included the Minoan and ______ civilizations.
The early European civilization included the Minoan and ______ civilizations.
Mycenaean
The Minoan civilization was located on the island of ______.
The Minoan civilization was located on the island of ______.
Crete
The period between 1100 BC and 800 BC is known as the ______ Ages.
The period between 1100 BC and 800 BC is known as the ______ Ages.
Dark
Ancient Greek civilization was known for its city-states and unique ______ development.
Ancient Greek civilization was known for its city-states and unique ______ development.
Athens practiced ______ while Sparta had an oligarchic government.
Athens practiced ______ while Sparta had an oligarchic government.
In Sparta, children were sent to ______ at an early age for military training.
In Sparta, children were sent to ______ at an early age for military training.
The diverse forms of government include monarchy, oligarchy, and ______.
The diverse forms of government include monarchy, oligarchy, and ______.
The ______ civilization was famous for its strong navy.
The ______ civilization was famous for its strong navy.
Flashcards
Minoan Civilization
Minoan Civilization
A Bronze Age civilization that flourished on the island of Crete from around 3000 BC to 1450 BC. Known for advanced architecture and pottery.
Mycenaean Civilization
Mycenaean Civilization
A Bronze Age civilization that emerged in Greece (1450BC-1100BC). They conquered Crete, adopting and further developing Minoan cultural practices and skills.
Ancient Greek Civilization
Ancient Greek Civilization
A civilization that thrived in Greece from the 8th century BC to the 6th century AD, creating unique city-states and political systems.
Ancient Greek City-States
Ancient Greek City-States
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Athenian Democracy
Athenian Democracy
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Spartan Oligarchy
Spartan Oligarchy
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Classical European Civilization
Classical European Civilization
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Diverse Forms of Government
Diverse Forms of Government
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Study Notes
European History (4000 BC - AD 1453)
- Ancient Times (4000 BC - AD 476): Western Roman Empire fell → Medieval Times (AD 476 - AD 1453)
- Classical civilization rose in the Mediterranean region = Origin of European civilization
Ancient Times of European Civilization
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Early European civilization (3000 BC - 1100 BC): Minoan & Mycenaean civilizations
- Minoan civilization (Around 3000 BC - 1450 BC): Located on the Island of Crete
- Advanced skills in architecture and pottery, which spread to the Greek peninsula
- Mycenaean civilization (Around 1450 BC - 1100 BC): Conquered the Island of Crete in 1450 BC, learning from the Minoans
- Famous for ship-building and metal-working skills
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Dark Ages (1100 BC - 800 BC)
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Classical European civilization (8th century BC - 6th century AD): Ancient Greek & Roman civilizations
Ancient Greek Civilization
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Built city-states and invented writing = civilized
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Unique political development
- Geographical barriers (hilly, separated by sea and mountains)
- Cultural differences (different tribes = different cultures)
- Social differences (Athens wanted more power from nobles → democracy; Sparta needed to rule the large slave population (Helots) → highly centralized government)
- Co-existence of city-states (almost equal relations/rule by independent governments)
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Examples:
- Athens:
- Democracy
- Focused on farming, fishing, and trading
- Value education highly
- Children were sent to school at a young age
- A strong navy
- Sparta:
- Oligarchy
- Primarily focused on farming
- Warlike and athletic
- Children were sent to military training barracks early
- A strong army
- Athens:
Forms of Government
- Monarchy: Rule by kings
- Oligarchy: Rule by a group of nobles/a group of people
- Democracy: Rule by the people
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Description
Test your knowledge of European history from 4000 BC to AD 1453. This quiz covers the evolution of ancient civilizations such as the Minoans, Mycenaeans, and the rise of powerful city-states in Greece and Rome. Discover how these ancient societies laid the foundations of modern Europe.
