Ancient Civilizations and the Greek World Matrix

Ancient Civilizations and the Greek World Matrix
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Ancient Civilizations and the Greek World Matrix

Complete the matrix by entering cultural, political, and economic developments that had lasting effects or that are significant of each civilization. The table includes one example.

Civilization / Cultural Developments / Political Developments / Economic Developments
Mesopotamian / Developed the beginnings of astronomy and mathematics
Egyptian
Minoan
Mycenaean
Archaic Greece
Classical Greece
Hellenistic Greece

Summary Questions

Write a 100- to 200-word response for each question.

· How were the worldviews of the Mesopotamians and Egyptians similar? How were they different? What factors have influenced the way these civilizations developed their worldviews?

· In what ways did geography contribute to the fundamental differences between the Mycenaean and Minoan civilizations?

· What effect did the characteristics and achievements of the Minoan civilization and the Mycenaean civilization have on Archaic Greece?

· In what ways did Archaic Greece lay the foundations for Western civilization?

· How was Classical Greek culture involved in the development of the Hellenistic world?

· What are the two stages of Hellenistic history? What were the causes for political change during this period?