1. History of the Ancient and Medieval World Ancient Greece Walsingham Academy Mrs. McArthur Room 107

2. Questions to Consider 1.What impact did geography have on the historical development of the ancient Greeks? 2.What similarities do you see between the Mycenaeans and the peoples of the Near East whom we have encountered?

4. Partially excavated Minoan palace at Knossos, Crete

5. Entrance to excavated palace at Knossos

6. King Minos’ throne

7. Bull leaping fresco: 15 th century, BCE

8. What does the fresco depicting a dolphin suggest about Minoan civilization?

9. Answer in Complete Sentences What civilizations influenced the earliest Greeks? Cite specific evidence to make your point(s.)

10. Answer in Complete Sentences What do Homer’s epics tell us about the Greeks? Cite specific examples.

11. Answer in Complete Sentences Cite 3 key facts about Minoan civilization. What is the source of our evidence?

12. Research Heinrich Schliemann put archaeology on the map when in the 1870s he claimed to have found Troy using the Iliad as his guide. Who was this person? Why so controversial? Using 2 columns, make the case for and against his contributions as a social scientist.

13. Assignments (10/9 to 10/12) Read lecture notes: Dark Age and Archaic Greece (Note important points for use in your essay preparation.) Essay preparation + presentation with partner (for 10/12) Be sure to create and duplicate notes to distribute to classmates. Banquet Games knowledge-based questions. Due electronically to group leader at beginning of class, 10/12.

14. Assignments Mon. 10/15 in-class essay using notes and text, Black Ships… Tues./Wed. 10/16 and 17 The Trojan War Banquet (refreshments per signup.) Extra Credit Options: Games and Toasts