Discuss the cultural contributions of the Minoans, Mycenaeans and the Phoenicians...Use the powerpoint, notes, and videos to help you with your discussion.
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The Minoans invented their own script, at least as far as we know. They were at first hieroglyphics, before being simplified into syllabric letters, each symbol representing a sound. This written system was used by three civilizations since, and influenced other societies to create their own.
As for architectural contribution, the sophistication of Minoan houses was unmatched in the rest of Europe. They were made of brick, were often terraced, and were often multistory. While the wealthy had grander palaces, the average Joe still enjoyed comfortable housing. One interesting architectural innovation was the downward-tapering "Minoan column". These columns were made of wood and were usually painted red. The Minoans also built aqueducts, flushing toilets for the palaces, and impressive ports.
The Minoans had the first Citadels as well.
It is said that Minoan women held a unique position in society. This could well be true, and they were apparently given equal rights to men, and held positions of power in government, business and especially religion. This system of equality influenced nearby settlements and perhaps laid the foundation for societies to come.
Another Minoan contribution to the prehistoric world was art. They painted immaculate frescoes depicting everyday life.The Mycenaeans largely copied Minoan art, no doubt employing large numbers of Minoan artisans. Mycenaean works mainly depicted war, hunting, and other imagery displaying prehistoric Greek male dominance over the battlefield, and over nature.
Minoan’s: They knew how to cultivate the soil, make fine pottery, and were capable of building stone houses, though they also still made use of caves for habitation and animals were kept for domestic use. They were known for their domination of the sea and crossroads between linking three continents; Asia, Africa, and Europe.
Mycenaean’s: They were much more warlike than other civilizations. They also created a new form of writing and culture. They had also built a strong fleet of ships able to capture trade roots and help establish flourishing colonies.
Phoenician’s: Their major contribution is obviously the alphabet. By far they were superior to all peoples of that time in seamanship. Phoenicia reached its height as a nation whose prime interests were trade, the arts, and religion. Organized into individual city-states, each Phoenician city was under its own form of government.
The Phoenicians arrived in the region of Syria and Palestine from Crete. They came to prominence after the Minoans were subdued by Myceneans (1200 BC). Their alphabet is the same as Linear B that existed in Crete and the rest of Greece. They worshiped the same Gods. The Minoans were the first seafarers of the world. The Myceneans foolowed. Other seafarers were the Phaeacians 18th c.BC, the Mileseans 8th c. BC, the Foceans 8th c. BC, and the Phoenicians 6th c. BC.
Tyrell Conway- The Minoans were farmers. They consumed food for caloric value and nutrients. The minoans were highly sophisticated culture that grew up around palace centers on crete. Mycenaeans worke in the palace for the rulers and the other's were self- employed also the Mycenaeans produce cereals, olive oil and wine while herbs spices, honey were also cultivated.
Minoans seem like very civilized people especially since they had to start over cause of the volcanoes. they started to build a new city and got back on there feet quickly
i agree with chico, because when i was watching the videos i thought that the minoans were pretty civilized. the volcano ruined their city, then they rebuilt it.
I disagree with Chico because the Minoans didnt build walls around their city also they died out because of a volcanoe blow. So the Minoans couldn't have gotten back on their feet qickly.
irlena Highly agrees with Tyrell because the minoans indeed were farmers.And they were also traders, they traded pottery, swords,figurines and vessals of precious metals.
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ReplyDeleteThe Minoans invented their own script, at least as far as we know. They were at first hieroglyphics, before being simplified into syllabric letters, each symbol representing a sound. This written system was used by three civilizations since, and influenced other societies to create their own.
As for architectural contribution, the sophistication of Minoan houses was unmatched in the rest of Europe. They were made of brick, were often terraced, and were often multistory. While the wealthy had grander palaces, the average Joe still enjoyed comfortable housing. One interesting architectural innovation was the downward-tapering "Minoan column". These columns were made of wood and were usually painted red. The Minoans also built aqueducts, flushing toilets for the palaces, and impressive ports.
The Minoans had the first Citadels as well.
It is said that Minoan women held a unique position in society. This could well be true, and they were apparently given equal rights to men, and held positions of power in government, business and especially religion. This system of equality influenced nearby settlements and perhaps laid the foundation for societies to come.
Another Minoan contribution to the prehistoric world was art. They painted immaculate frescoes depicting everyday life.The Mycenaeans largely copied Minoan art, no doubt employing large numbers of Minoan artisans. Mycenaean works mainly depicted war, hunting, and other imagery displaying prehistoric Greek male dominance over the battlefield, and over nature.
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Minoan’s: They knew how to cultivate the soil, make fine pottery, and were capable of building stone houses, though they also still made use of caves for habitation and animals were kept for domestic use. They were known for their domination of the sea and crossroads between linking three continents; Asia, Africa, and Europe.
ReplyDeleteMycenaean’s: They were much more warlike than other civilizations. They also created a new form of writing and culture. They had also built a strong fleet of ships able to capture trade roots and help establish flourishing colonies.
Phoenician’s: Their major contribution is obviously the alphabet. By far they were superior to all peoples of that time in seamanship. Phoenicia reached its height as a nation whose prime interests were trade, the arts, and religion. Organized into individual city-states, each Phoenician city was under its own form of government.
The Phoenicians arrived in the region of Syria and Palestine from Crete. They came to prominence after the Minoans were subdued by Myceneans (1200 BC). Their alphabet is the same as Linear B that existed in Crete and the rest of Greece. They worshiped the same Gods. The Minoans were the first seafarers of the world. The Myceneans foolowed. Other seafarers were the Phaeacians 18th c.BC, the Mileseans 8th c. BC, the Foceans 8th c. BC, and the Phoenicians 6th c. BC.
Deletethe minoans lived a very diffrent life style and they believed in myths. they often died by being swallowed by sand or water.
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Tyrell Conway- The Minoans were farmers. They consumed food for caloric value and nutrients. The minoans were highly sophisticated culture that grew up around palace centers on crete. Mycenaeans worke in the palace for the rulers and the other's were self- employed also the Mycenaeans produce cereals, olive oil and wine while herbs spices, honey were also cultivated.
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ReplyDeleteMinoans seem like very civilized people especially since they had to start over cause of the volcanoes. they started to build a new city and got back on there feet quickly
ReplyDeletei agree with chico, because when i was watching the videos i thought that the minoans were pretty civilized. the volcano ruined their city, then they rebuilt it.
ReplyDeleteI disagree with Chico because the Minoans didnt build walls around their city also they died out because of a volcanoe blow. So the Minoans couldn't have gotten back on their feet qickly.
ReplyDeleteirlena Highly agrees with Tyrell because the minoans indeed were farmers.And they were also traders, they traded pottery, swords,figurines and vessals of precious metals.
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure if I would agree with "hi" because his comment got removed, and I think that's funny.
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