Archaeology - Mediterranean 0.0 / 5 ? ArchaeologyMediterraneanUniversityAll boards Created by: Hannah ShepheardCreated on: 16-05-17 18:55 Civilisation Checklist: Cities? Early Civilisations based on palaces and not cities. 1 of 16 Civilisation Checklist: Agriculture? Yes! Trade. 2 of 16 Civilisation Checklist: Money? Trade and later coinage. 3 of 16 Civilisation Checklist: Writing? Mycenae = Linear B. Hieroglyphics, Linear A and Linear B. (B is the only one to be deciphered) 4 of 16 Civilisation Checklist: Art? Wall paintings and mosaics. 5 of 16 Civilisation Checklist: State Religion? Based on household. 6 of 16 Civilisation Checklist: Hierarchal Society? By burials and records. 7 of 16 What was the cultural grouping like in the Mediterranean? Minoan and Myceanaen based on palaces. Later Greek network of trade entres around Mediterrenean. 8 of 16 What were Minoan settlement like? Based on palaces and trade. 9 of 16 What were Minoan palaces like? Housed the local rulers. All similar in in plan and features. Built around large courtyard. Towns grew around the palaces. 10 of 16 What was the settlement Knossos like? Most famous of the palalces. Former village. 11 of 16 What were Mycenaen palaces like? Built on rocky outcrops. Royal residences nearby. 12 of 16 What was the settlement Mycenae like? Easily defended outcrop. Palaces and megarons, houses and graves within the walls. 13 of 16 What was the settlement Troy like? Located in Turkey. Original small citadel area. 14 of 16 What was burial like? Mycenaen shaft burials with gold and silver grave goods. 15 of 16 Why did the Mediterranean settlements decline? Mionans = 1500 BC Palaces, villages, towns destoryed by fire. 16 of 16
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