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1. The three cultures represented of the ancient Aegean people’s are... ? (Briefly list the characteristics of one of the three) The three main cultures of the ancient Aegean people were the Cycladic, Minoan, and Helladic. Minoan art displays animals, plant life, and the sea in the form of naturalistic shapes and designs. 2. The challenges of understanding these peoples and their art include…? (Explain using one prominent example) Much of our information comes from archaeologists who have studied shipwrecks, homes, and grave sites. Many of these places still await excavation or discovery, the uncovering and interpreting culture to reconstruct is based upon the different barriers between languages. 3. The pioneers of Aegean archaeology include…? (Briefly list the contribution of one individual) Heinrich Scliemann, Sir Arthur Evans, Harriet Boyd Hawes are all pioneers of Aegean archaeology. Sir Arthur Evans uncovered the buried ruins of the architectural complex at Knossos. 4. The richest source of information from Crete comes from the palace at…? (Give an example of some of the information we have on this ancient culture from this palace) The richest source of information from Crete comes from the palace at Knossos. The palace of Knossos became the ceremonial and political center of the Minoan civilization and culture. 5. The ancient Aegeans are remembered for their pioneering role in the creation of new types of…? (Explain using one prominent example) The ancient Aegeans are remembered for their pioneering role in the creation of new types of architectural complexes. The walls were made of dressed stone and had columns and other interior elements made of wood. 6. In the important graves in the Aegean Bronze Age, the ruling families buried their dead with…? (Explain using one prominent example) The ruling families buried their dead with gold death masks, full sets of weapons,

ornate staffs, gold and silver cups. They buried them with these items so they can use them in the after life. 7. A krater is…? (Explain using one prominent example) An ancient Greek vessel used for diluting wine with water, which usually stood on a tripod in a dining room, where wine was mixed. They were dedicated at temples or were used in religious ceremonies to hold libations. 8. A recurrent theme in ancient art from the Near East to the Aegeans is the depiction of…? (Explain using one prominent example) Animals, in art from the Near East and Aegean art both include animals in significant works of art. Showing that animals are sacred to both civilizations. 9. A common feature in Aegean frescos is? (Explain using one prominent example) A common feature in Aegean fresco is a celebration of the natural world which is very different than the cool, stable elegance of Egyptian wall painting. Prominent examples include the Spring Fresco and The Flotilla Fresco which both use division into horizontal registers as bands of color that reproduce the geological appearance. 10. The bold stylization in Aegean frescos include…? (Explain using one prominent example) Color used for symbolism, for example if a person featured in a fresco had light blue color on her scalp that would indicate that her hair is beginning to grow out, suggesting she is entering adolescence....