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How did Schliemann's approach to archaeological excavation impact the accuracy of his findings?
How did Schliemann's approach to archaeological excavation impact the accuracy of his findings?
- His meticulous record-keeping provided detailed context for each artifact discovered.
- His strict adherence to scientific protocols ensured the preservation of delicate artifacts.
- His focus on collaboration with other archaeologists led to a more comprehensive understanding of the sites.
- His disregard for scientific protocols and destruction of records led to a loss of contextual information. (correct)
What was the prevailing assumption about The Iliad prior to Schliemann's work, and how did Schliemann challenge this?
What was the prevailing assumption about The Iliad prior to Schliemann's work, and how did Schliemann challenge this?
- _The Iliad_ was considered a historically accurate account, and Schliemann aimed to provide further corroboration.
- _The Iliad_ was seen as a mythological allegory, and Schliemann attempted to decipher its symbolic meaning.
- _The Iliad_ was believed to be a compilation of multiple historical events, and Schliemann tried to disentangle them.
- _The Iliad_ was regarded as purely fictional, and Schliemann sought to find archaeological evidence to support its historical basis. (correct)
How did Schliemann's excavation site at Mycenae influence his perception and understanding of the Iliad?
How did Schliemann's excavation site at Mycenae influence his perception and understanding of the Iliad?
- It led him to conclude that the _Iliad_ was primarily about Mycenaean culture, not the Trojan War.
- It inspired him to rewrite the _Iliad_ to better reflect the archaeological findings.
- It validated his belief in the _Iliad's_ historical accuracy, reinforcing his conviction that Mycenae was Agamemnon's residence. (correct)
- It caused him to question the accuracy of the _Iliad_ due to a lack of corroborating evidence.
How did the general perception of the city of Troy evolve based on archaeological findings?
How did the general perception of the city of Troy evolve based on archaeological findings?
In what way did Arthur Evans's archaeological work build upon and diverge from the work of Schliemann?
In what way did Arthur Evans's archaeological work build upon and diverge from the work of Schliemann?
What is the significance of the city of Knossos in relation to the Minoan civilization, as revealed by Evans's excavations?
What is the significance of the city of Knossos in relation to the Minoan civilization, as revealed by Evans's excavations?
If Schliemann's initial discoveries were in the 1870s and Evans began his search for Minos around 1899, what does this imply about the timeline of their contributions to understanding ancient civilizations?
If Schliemann's initial discoveries were in the 1870s and Evans began his search for Minos around 1899, what does this imply about the timeline of their contributions to understanding ancient civilizations?
How did Schliemann's work contribute to a broader understanding of ancient Greek civilizations?
How did Schliemann's work contribute to a broader understanding of ancient Greek civilizations?
How did the discovery of the city of Knossos change the perception of earlier civilizations?
How did the discovery of the city of Knossos change the perception of earlier civilizations?
How might Schliemann's interpretation of his archaeological finds have been influenced by his belief in the Iliad?
How might Schliemann's interpretation of his archaeological finds have been influenced by his belief in the Iliad?
Flashcards
Who was Heinrich Schliemann?
Who was Heinrich Schliemann?
German businessman and pioneer in archaeology who proposed to prove the existence of Troy from the Iliad.
Schliemann's Troy Discovery
Schliemann's Troy Discovery
Schliemann believed the 2nd city was that of Troy, scholars believe it is the 7th city
Why was Schliemann vindicated?
Why was Schliemann vindicated?
Schliemann felt vindicated because the Iliad referred to Mycenae as the residence of Agamemnon
Schliemann's Archaeological Drawback
Schliemann's Archaeological Drawback
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Who was Arthur Evans?
Who was Arthur Evans?
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Evans' Civilization Impact
Evans' Civilization Impact
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Study Notes
- The Minoan and Mycenaean Civilizations were Ancient Greek Civilizations
Initial Discoveries of Schliemann
- The poet Homer set down the Iliad and it was assumed to be fiction in 8th Century BC
- Heinrich Schliemann proposed to prove the existence of Troy from the Iliad
- In 1870 Schliemann went to Western Asia (Anatolia)
- Portions of nine different ancient cities were uncovered
- Each city was built on ruins of predecessor
- Schliemann believed the second city was that of Troy, scholars now believe it to be the 7th city
Excavations in Greece 1846
- A grave site was uncovered, described as an extravagant site
- Located at a deserted site called Mycenae
- Schliemann felt vindicated because the Iliad refers to Mycenae as the residence of Agamemnon
- Schliemann disregarded scientific protocols during excavation
- Schliemann destroyed almost as much as he revealed and failed to keep exact records
Sir Arthur Evans
- Schliemann's most important successor
- Searched for Minos in 1899
- Evans excavated on the island of Crete
- Legend identified the city of Knossos as a mighty empire ruled by Minos
- The Civilization found by Evans pre-dates the civilization discovered by Schliemann
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