Greek History: Minoans and Mycenaens

The first Greek civilization appeared in

• peloponnesia

• the island of Crete

• the island of Mykonos

• islands in the Ionian sea

The Myth of the Minotaur was said to have lived in the ______ of king Midas

• Labyrinth

• Maze

• Paradox

• Entanglement

Which crops grows especially well in Greece despite its rocky soil?

• Olives

• Grain

• Cactus

• Figs

• Grapes

How did the geography of Greece affect Greek life and civilization?

Which unique resources gave Greeks a trade advantage?

• Lots of copper ore

• a position in the center of the Mediterranean sea

• Abundant olive

• Good terrain for raising meat

Why is it difficult to farm in Greece?

• Farming can only be done in small valleys between mountains

• The soil is nutrient poor

• Rain is unpredictable

• Greece is in a rain shadow

• The sea is too salty

The Minoans were warfaring people

• False

• True

What enable the minoans to thrive in a mostly peaceful way?

Draw a mycenean inspired drawing (mimic the Mycenean style)

The Minoan goddess was in the form of a

• Snake Goddess

• Octopus Goddess

• Cow Goddess

• The Eagle Goddess