The Greeks began as a simple group
of barbarian people.
They had a characteristic way of
life that was unique to the people of
Europe.
On 2200BC,the Minoan civilization took rise on the island of
Crete
located near the Aegean Sea.
The Greeks would adopt much of their culture as their own.
the Greeks barbarian group came to
Crete
and by 1600BC
they settled down on the island’s southern
shore.
These groups established the Mycenaean 
civilization and were among the first Greeks.
The Mycenaean Greeks and the Minoans struggled
for control of the trade in Crete
until 1400BC
When the Minoans were conquered.
Around 1200BC, the Mycenaeans 
fell victim to the attacks of the same
mysterious Sea Peoples
that plagued the Hittites and the Egyptians
Fifty years later the Greek Civilization
entered what is now known as the Dark
Ages
Written records ceased to exist, ships were
abandoned, and settlements were foraged. 
From 800 to 600BC,
the Greeks made a drastic comeback.
Greek city-states began to form and
sponsor expeditions to colonize the
coastlines of the Black Sea.
Greek civilization vastly grew and
became one of the leading sea traders beside
the Phoenicians.
Greece expanded in the arts and pioneered
in philosophy, government, and warfare. 
Much of Greek culture can still be found
in modern life.
Their influences still have a great impact
on our daily lives.
