HIST 1001 Chapter : Early Greek Civilization
Document Summary
Solon: very open to influences from across the seas, mountainous regions with few river valleys, establish city states. Starts around 2000 bce and disappears around 1200 bce. Found on the island of crete (biggest island in eastern mediterranean) Archaeologists were working in knossos, crete and discovered a palace and was deemed as a elaborate civilization. Roads, indoor plumbing, sophisticated architectural production, and murals. Bull was an important symbol to minoans. Found temples, art, and seemed to have been influenced by the minoans. Lived in different cities in that area and were ruled by different kings. Little is known except there was a lot of fighting among different societies. Very little trade and engagement with outside civilizations. Formative history of classical greek cities; rejuvenation of greece. Colonization: greek communities move to the western coast of asia minor, crete, North africa, sicily: greek culture influences and dominates. Greek city states send express populations over seas to start creating.
