September 5 2012

Greece-most of the population lived 85 miles from the city.

Very rugged 75% of land was mountains. Mountains were used for different regions. Played big role in war because mountains were hard to travel through. Not too cold in winter. Not too warm in summer. Minoan-created an elegant civilization that had great power started around 3000BC.

Mycenaeans-were heavily influenced by the Minoans. Dominated Greece from 1600BC the 1100BC.

Dorian-Spoke a kind of Greek.  Not as advanced, had no writing system. Best story teller was named Homer.

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