LESSON 4.1 Overview
INQUIRY QUESTION How do we know about ancient Greece, and what were its deýning features, achievements and legacies? In 2004, the Summer Olympics were held in Athens, Greece, where the ýrst ancient Olympics took place in 776 BCE. Greece gave us many important ideas that still inþuence us today. Melbourne has the largest Greek community outside of Athens. Ancient Greek culture continues to shape our world.
Pre-test Online pre-test eWorkbook Customisable worksheets for this topic (ewbk-14157) Digital document Key terms glossary (doc-43010) Video eLesson Ancient Greece (eles-1836)
c. 1150 The Greek ‘Dark Ages’ (to c. 750): Many Greeks migrate from the mainland to the Aegean islands and the coast of Asia Minor.
c. 3000 The Minoan civilisation develops on Crete.
c. 1400–1200 The Great Age of Mycenae flourishes.
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c. 1000 Dorians settle in Sparta and other Mycenaean sites.
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