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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Greece: From Minoans to the Peloponnesian War

Explore the fascinating journey of Ancient Greece, from the Minoan Civilization on Crete (1600-1500 BC) to the heroic tales of Homer in the Dark Ages. Delve into the intricacies of the Mycenaeans, the structure of city-states like Athens and Sparta, and the pivotal Greco-Persian Wars. Witness the rivalry that ignited the Peloponnesian War, which ultimately weakened Greece after years of conflict. Learn about Greek religion, society, and their enduring influence on Western civilization through epic tales, political structures, and cultural achievements.

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The Rise and Fall of Ancient Greece: From Minoans to the Peloponnesian War

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  1. Ancient Greece

  2. Bull of Knossos Trojan War: Helen or economics? Height of Minoan Civilization of Crete Life of Homer 750 BC 1250 BC 1600-1500 BC 1400 BC 1100 BC Minoans Disappear Mycenaean Civilization develops Greek Dark Ages “Dorian Invasion”

  3. The Earliest Greeks: The Mycenaeans

  4. Homer • Blind poet • Retold/had written down The Iliad & The Odyssey • Other stories & hymns as well • Gives us: • Description of gods • Details of life • Important values • Greek Religion • Polytheistic • Mt. Olympus • Gods took on human qualities • Stories help explain the natural world

  5. Family Tree of the Greek Gods

  6. Geography Issues: • Islands • Mountains

  7. City-States—Individual kingdoms or govs within a city • “Polis”

  8. The Polis • The political, religious, and social center of the city • Acropolis: high city • Agora: market place

  9. The Acropolis of Athens

  10. Athens & Sparta: Two different city-states

  11. Greco-Persian War Persian Empire, 521-486 B.C.

  12. Greco-Persian War: 499–449 BC • Persia too strong, Greeks rebel • At first—Grk city-states are weak b/c not united • Eventually unite • Defeat Persian army after 50 years of fighting • Battle of Marathon—1st major victory • Battles of Thermopylae—Grks outnumbered, 300 Spartans fend off Persians in support of the other Grks • Battle of Salamis—Naval Battle, Persian downfall • Athens emerges as major power in Greek World • Create Delian League (alliance of Grk City-States) • Pericles leads them into a “Golden Age”

  13. Peloponnesian War: 431-404 BC • Athens v. Sparta • Sparta resents Athens’s Power • Sparta stronger military power • Plague breaks out in Athens • Kills 1/3 population • Sparta allies with Persia • Athens is defeated • Weakens Greece again

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