Ancient Civilizations of Greece

Ms. Hadi from Olympian High School introduces a video tutorial on ancient world history, focusing on politics in chapter 10. The video covers Mediterranean civilizations, particularly the Minoan and Mycenaean societies. It discusses the development, trade, and eventual decline of these civilizations, highlighting the impact of Indo-European migrations and the Trojan War. The tutorial concludes with a transition to the next topic, the polis, which Ms. Rogerson will cover.

What is the primary focus of the course as mentioned by Ms. Hadi?

• Religion and culture

• Politics

• Economics

• Art and architecture

Which sea is central to the civilizations discussed in this chapter?

• Caspian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Red Sea

• Black Sea

Where did the Minoan civilization primarily develop?

• Peloponnesus

• Mainland Greece

• Island of Crete

• Island of Cyprus

What was the Minoan script called?

• Linear B

• Cuneiform

• Linear A

• Hieroglyphics

Which group of invaders contributed to the decline of the Minoan civilization?

• Phoenicians

• Indo-Europeans

• Egyptians

• Hittites

What was the major settlement of the Mycenaean civilization?

• Athens

• Knossos

• Sparta

• Mycenae

Which famous war is associated with the Mycenaean civilization?

• Peloponnesian War

• Persian Wars

• Punic Wars

• Trojan War

What was the outcome of the conflicts faced by the Mycenaean civilization?

• Strengthening of trade

• Formation of a centralized government

• Expansion of territory

• Decline and disappearance

What new political structure emerged after the decline of the Mycenaean civilization?

• Empire

• Republic

• City-state

• Kingdom

Who will continue teaching about the new political structures in ancient Greece?

• Ms. Rogerson

• Mr. Smith

• Dr. Brown

• Ms. Hadi