Greek Mystery
Where did European Civilization begin
On the Island of Crete or
with the Minoans
The Aegean Sea is named for him
King Ageas
Who was the Hero in the story of the Minotaur?
Theseus
What kind of culture can we say the Myceneans had?
Warrior
What was unique about the architecture of Minoan palaces?
The were maze like
What were the prophets of the Greeks called?
Oracles
The Half Man Half Bull
The Minotaur
Who is the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey?
Homer
About when do we think the Trojan War occurred?
1200 BC
What were the favorite two sports of the Minoans?
Boxing and Bull Leaping
Who carried Minoan civilization to the Greek mainland?
The Myceneans
King who lent his name to the people and culture found on the Island of Crete?
King Minos
Who called his ideal ruler a Philosopher King?
Plato
Which people, who come later, believe they descended from the Trojans?
The Romans
Why was it thought that perhaps they have no military presence?
Unfortified Cities
Because of the writings of Plato, some think the Minoans may have been this legendary lost continent
Atlantis
The God who brought forth the Minotaur?
Poseidon
Who was the discoverer of Troy?
Schliemann
What momentous event in sports history occurred in 776 BC?
The Olympics began
What two tools did Theseus need to defeat the Minotaur?
Twine and a dagger
A volcano on this island may have caused the Minoans demise
Thera
Who was Aridadne?
She helped Thesus defeat the Minotaur
Who discovered the Minoans?
Sir Arthur Evans
Name and describe the two main views of history which we discussed
Traditional- things tend to decline
Modern- progress is programmed in
Within 500 years, when were the Minoans dominant?
3000 to about 1500 BC