Cultures of the Mountains and Sea

Today in class, we answered questions about the Cultures of the Mountains and Sea.

1. 

Mycenaen- People who settled on the greek mainland around 2000 B.C.

Trojan War- 10 year war against Mycanaen and Troy

Dorian- People who spoke of greek and may have been distant relatives of Bronze Age people

Homer- A blind storytelling man telling about epics

Epic- A poem celebrating good deeds of a hero

Myth- Traditional stories about the Gods

3.
 Being near to the sea had its impacts on ancient Egypt. The Aegean, Ionian, and the Black Sea were important transportation routes for the greek people. Also, having the sea helped with trade which was important since Greece lacked supplies.

4.
 Being in contact with the Minoans had its benifits. Mycanaeans saw the value of seaborne trade. they also adopted the writing system to Greek language. they influenced the Mycanaeans by forming religious practices, art, politics, and literature.

5.
Epics were important to the Greeks of the Dorian period. The myths and epics helped the greeks understand the mysteries of nature and power of human passions. For example, myths explained the changing of the seasons.