1. Ancient Europe
Victoria Hilsheimer

2. First humans migrate to Europe Came from Africa through Middle East
50,000 years ago
First humans migrate to Europe
Came from Africa through Middle East
By 10,000 BC there are a network of tribes, but no nations

3. Originated in Northern Europe (around Scandinavia an Netherlands)
Germanic peoples
Also called Teutonic
Originated in Northern Europe (around Scandinavia an Netherlands)
Began to spread through Europe between AD
Under pressure from invading Asian tribes and increasing population, began spreading as far south as the Mediterranean and Northern Africa
Led to many fixed settlements for protection
Played large role in transforming Roman Europe into Medieval Europe
Contributed to fall of Roman Empire by infiltrating army, rising through the ranks, and eventually ruling

4. Lived in small settlements of about 10 farm houses made from timber
Germanic peoples cont.
Lived in small settlements of about 10 farm houses made from timber
Humans and cattle usually slept in same building
Agriculture huge part of lifestyle
Other industries included weaving, pottery, and iron work
Slowly converted to Christianity, but indigenous beliefs still played large role

5. First appeared in the 7th-8th century BC
Celtic peoples
First appeared in the 7th-8th century BC
Occupied most of the area north of the Alps (current day Spain, France, Britain, Wales, and Northern Italy)
Includes Gaelic, British, and Irish people
After the Romans invaded and conquered Britain, they pushed current inhabitants north (Scotland) and west (Wales)
Romans never invaded Ireland- why Celtic culture survives there more strongly
Christianity became large part of culture around 4th century AD

6. Described as fair skinned, with blonde or red hair
Celtic peoples cont.
Described as fair skinned, with blonde or red hair
Celtic women taller than average Roman citizen
Adult women wore intricate braids in their hair
Men often bleached their hair and wore long beards
Plaids, woven cloaks, and animal skins were common clothing
Advanced in metal work
Lived in well-populated farming villages

7. Originated on the island of Crete Flourished from around 2000-1450 BC
Minoan peoples
Originated on the island of Crete
Flourished from around BC
Archeologists found many multi-storied palaces- for administrative purposes
Fishermen’s huts built along island’s coast
Farmers lived in open villages
Flourished in Early Bronze Age (3500 BC BC)
Generally mercantile people
Traded various spices and herbs overseas
Other trades included copper, ceramics, and tin

8. Men wore loincloths and kilts
Minoan peoples cont.
Men wore loincloths and kilts
Women wore short-sleeved robes and skirts-breasts often left exposed
Religion worshipped female deities
Most likely destroyed partially by a massive volcanic eruption and by a tsunami  

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