Greek History: Bronze/Dark Ages to Classical Period

Greek History: Bronze/Dark Ages

• Minoans (12000-1450 BC) on Crete, Crete was the first Greek area to be settled. They were destroyed by Mycenaeans.
• Mycenaeans (1600-1100 BC) were on mainland Greece. They used Linear A and B writing, and were known for the Mask of Agamemnon.
• Dark Ages (post-Mycenaean) marked fragmentation of Greek culture.

Archaic Period

• Hoplite phalanx, a fighting style, was developed.
• Religion, through cults like Epidavros, was important.
• Olympic games emerged, oracles like Delphi were significant.
• Trade and colonization were prevalent.
• A shift to tyranny as a form of government, with figures like Peisistratus in Athens.
• Democracy emerged in Athens

Classical Period

• Persian Wars (mid 6th century BC) led to significant conflicts.
• Greek victories against Persia, notably the Battle of Marathon
• Athenian democracy flourished
• Sparta's rule of the Messenians and use of helots.
• Xerxes continued conflicts with Greece.

Explore the fascinating journey of Greek history from the Bronze and Dark Ages through the Archaic and Classical periods. This quiz covers key civilizations such as the Minoans and Mycenaeans, the development of warfare and democracy, and the major conflicts like the Persian Wars. Test your knowledge about the cultural and political evolution of ancient Greece.