Rise+of+Mycenae+Transportation+and+Weaponry+Ngawang

< __ http://www.scribd.com/doc/91923/Ancient-Wk-6-Minoans-Mycenaeans __ > -   No one lived more than 35 miles from the ocean. -   In fact, most citizens lived around 10-15 miles from the ocean. -   The ocean was a very route leading to other cities and towns in Greece. -   Ships and boats were used for transportations of goods and people. -   Oxcarts, wagons and chariots were modes of terrestrial transports. -   Using horses as way to get places was very common. (other animals were also used)
 * // Transportation and Weaponry //**



< __ http://ancienthistory.suite101.com/article.cfm/themightymycenaeans __ > -   Mycenae’s was Greece’s first real military powerhouse. -   The civilization was made of warriors. -   Their weapons were made of gold and bronze. (Iron was not available at the time)

< __ ttp://www.fhw.gr/chronos/02/mainland/en/mg/technology/metallurgy/index2.html __ > -   Swords, spearheads, daggers were decorated with jewels and gold. -   Two types of swords: Type A and Type B    -    Type A was older. -   Type B was used for both beating and cutting and a broader blade.



< [] > -   When going to war with the Trojans with a 100 ships, Agamemnon was sent back because of the calms and contrary winds above the ocean. -   Mycenae is surrounded by water. - Bad weather (strong winds, ocean currents and rain) can delay transportation.

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