The Mycenaeans originated from Central Asia and invaded the Greek mainland around 2000 BCE, conquering most of the Peloponnesian Peninsula. They built palatial complexes atop hilltops for protection and lived within the city walls in times of danger. Powerful kings ruled the Mycenaeans and gave land estates to those who deserved it, while most people were farmers or artisans. By 1800 BCE the Mycenaeans began trading with the Minoans and eventually overtook them, gaining control of the Mediterranean Sea by 1400 BCE. The Mycenaeans were fierce warriors who began conquering other lands. The epic Trojan War of the Middle 1200s BCE is chronicled in Homer's I

1. The Mycenaeans And the First Greek Kingdoms 37° 43′ 51″ N, 22° 45′ 22″ E

2. I. Hello Mycenaeans! A. Originally from Central Asia (Russia). B. Invade Greek mainland around 2000 B.C.E. C. Conquer the majority of the Peloponnesian Peninsula.

3. Can you find Mycenae? In the Grasslands

4. How do we know about the Mycenaeans? Dear Heinrich Schliemann , Thank you for discovering the walled palace of Mycenae and for your lovely Mycenaean artifacts. Sincerely, Miss Rice

5. II. Daily Life in Mycenae A. Palaces built on a hilltops with huge walls to protect them B. In times of danger all citizens of Mycenae lived within the city walls.

6. This is where the palace of Mycenae once stood.

7. II. Daily Life in Mycenae The Megaron = entertainment & council meetings (Powerful Kings)

8. Archaeological remains of Mycenae.

9. II. Daily Life in Mycenae A. The powerful kings gave land (Estates) to those who deserved it. The land was worked by slaves or tenants

10. II. Daily Life in Mycenae C. Most people were farmers or artisans. D. Hunting! E. Artisans – 1. Leather workers 2. Metal workers (swords!) 3. Pottery A. stored wine B. olive oil

11. III. Economy & Trade A. By 1800 B.C.E. Mycenaeans begin to trade with Minoans. B. Copied Minoan design for ships and culture! C. Learn to navigate using the sun and stars.

12. III. Economy & Trade D. Trade with Egypt & Parts of Southern Italy. E. By 1400 B.C.E. control the Mediterranean Sea! F. Why? Overthrow the Minoans

13. IV. Warriors at Heart A. Had strong weapons. B. Fierce Warriors! C. Once they gain control of Med. Sea begin to conquer other lands.

14. Mycenaean soldiers, ready for battle!

17. Late Mycenaean helmets 1300-1100 B.C. Based on pottery, fresco, sculptures representation and partial findings.

18. Warriors from Mycenae (1200 B.C.) oil painting based on mycenaean pottery (artist Andrea Salimbeti).

19. V. The Trojan War A. Middle 1200’s B.C.E.

20. V. The Trojan War B. Troy – A trade center in Asia Minor. Troy

21. The Trojan War In Reading….. In Film…………

23. Questions from the Reading Who was the poet that wrote the Iliad about the epic Trojan War? The whole Trojan War started when who brought what present to the marriage of Thetis, the sea nymph? What happened? Who has to choice “the fairest” of all the goddess? Who was chosen? What did she give to the person who picked her as “the fairest?” What was the problem with this prize? Who is Menelaus?

24. Questions from the Reading Who is Agamemon & what did he do to please the gods? How many years did the seige last on Troy? How did the Greeks get inside the city? Why did they build that particular figure? Who is Clytemnestra & what did she do to avenge her daughter? What was her ultimate fate? What are the questions that plague historians that deal with the Trojan War and the city of Troy? State your beliefs after reading the section “What’s the Truth?”

25. VI. Mycenae Falls A. Trojan war = victory??? B. Civil Wars break out at home, while military is in Troy. C. Civil War – wars between opposing citizens in one civilization. D. By 1100 B.C.E. Mycenaean civilization collapsed.