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Ancient Greek Civilization

1. Bronze-age civilizations
(2000 B.C- 12th century B.C. )

2. ‘The Dark Ages’
(12th century B.C.-8th century B.C.)

3. Classical Greek civilization
(8th century B.C- 4rd century B.C.)

3. Hellenistic world
(338 B.C.- 146 B.C.)

Emphasis on:
political system
connections with the Near East
commercial ties with the outside world





Minoans

Centered on the island of Crete
Flourished especially around 17th century B.C.
Primarily a mercantile people


Palace at Konossos

Mycenaeans
Centered in southern Greece
Flourished especially between 1600-1200 B.C.
A militaristic society living in walled towns



Bronze Age Civilizations in Greece
Developed urban life
Centralized and monarchical system of government
Large bureaucracies
Similarities in religion, and in art

‘The Dark Ages’ (12th- 8th centuries B.C.)
Urban decline and depopulation
Fewer international contacts and less trade
Simpler state structure
No writing
art with simpler designs


Byzantine Manuscript of Homer's Iliad

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