Historical Periods Of Ancient Greece

Historical periods - Neolithic Period (6000-2900 BC), During this period, the inhabitants initially came to Ancient Greece from the East and they settled in the Grecian Urn eastern portion of the region. Once these eastern settlements increased in population, the people scattered and traveled throughout Greece. They introduced pottery to Greece and began raising animals domestically.Early Bronze Age 2900 – 2000 BC), This is the time period in Greece when bronze and other metals like silver and gold were introduced to the people. They soon discovered that bronze and other metals could be melted and turned into ornaments, jewelry, knives, swords, and more. A class system developed around the same time. Minoan Age (2000-1400 BC), This civilization took place primarily on Crete. One of the best remnants of this civilization is the Palace of the Knossos near Heraklion on the island of Crete. The Minoans were perhaps most well known for their pottery and sculpture. They were a peaceful society who were also devoted to the arts. Mycenaean Age (1100 – 600 BC), It is during this period that the culture of Ancient Greece truly started to develop, most especially the art and sculpture. They were successful builders and engineers and specialized in bridges, buildings, and palaces. Several important …show more content…
Mountains played a significant role in the political development of Greece. The mountains also worked as barriers to separate different areas. This created regionalism, meaning different cities developed separately of one another. This meant different social structures, government systems, and military strategies. The Greeks utilized the seas around their land to great advantage. The development of advanced shipbuilding techniques enabled the Greeks to travel. The Greeks were able to establish colonies in far-away places in the