1. Who were they, and what happened to them? By: Charla Pecina 11 November 2013

2. Island of Crete Bronze Age (3000BC-1000BC) Rediscovered by Sir Arthur Evans Social Classes Trade Hieroglyphics/Complex Language Unknown Rulers

3. Large, Almond Eyes Long Wavy Black Hair Tanned, Athletic Bodies Men-> Clean Shaven “Perfect Physique”

4. Men wore skimpy clothing to show off their bodies. Women wore robe-like dresses that often had their breasts exposed Lots of Jewelry

5. Guardian of the animals

6. Typically made of wool Animals skins and furs used to make garments for rituals Leather for sandals and boots

7. Pleasure in displaying physical beauty Nature Lovers Collectively Strong Athletic Liked to surround themselves with beautiful objects and architecture Peaceful People

8. City Vs. Primary Industries Secondary Industries Relied on land Farming Livestock Farming Dogs & Cats used for hunting Country

11. Major role in way of life Complicated Gods/Goddesses Afterlife Temples/Sanctuaries

12. Typically peaceful among their own city states Prepared for war Helmets, shields, swords, daggers. Fleet controlling seas around Crete

13. Disappeared around 1200 BC 2 Main Theories Volcano in Thera Mycenaeans What I believe Central Cause : El Nino/Southern Oscillation Evidence

14. Castleden, Rodney. Minoans: Life in Bronze Age Crete. London: Routledge, 1990. Print. "History of Minoan Crete." Ancient-greece.org. N.p., 2012. Web. 2 Nov. 2013. Swanson, A. A. "Climate Change and the Demise of the Minoan Civilization." Clim-past.net. Climate of the Past, 2010. Web. 6 Nov. 2013.