CLA232H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Phonetics
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Killings occurred, trade ceased, fighting burned cities, etc. Dark ages were also the iron ages since tin was no longer being shipped in to make bronze, they resorted to iron to make weapons. Few remained wealthy during these times, those who did were seen, and lived, as kings. Heroes is a term given to the child of mortal and god unions. New pottery style called proto-geometric since it predates the linear (geometric) style used later on. Simple style with circles, semicircles, etc. no people. As trade increased, life again increased in quality. More rain led to better growing conditions, increased population, which led to a greater need for food. Started using unfavourable land to try to grow food. Were more organized by dictating which areas work best for which crops, but mostly in having markets where public need would dictate what was being grown.