Ancient Greek Civilization Quiz

Which civilization developed on the island of Crete around 2000 BCE?

• Achaeans

• Minoans

• Pelasgians

• Hittites

What was the name of the script used by the Minoans, influenced by Egyptian Hieroglyphics?

• Cuneiform

• Hieratic

• Linear B

• Linear A

What event led to the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization?

• Invasion of the sea peoples

• Earthquake

• Eruption of Mount Vesuvius

• Drought

What was the political and economic structure of the Mycenaeans centered around?

• Fortresses

• Shrines

• Palaces

• Temples

What was the script used for administrative and mercantile records by the Mycenaeans?

• Linear A

• Cuneiform

• Hieratic

• Linear B

What marked the beginning of the Dark Age in Greece?

• Discovery of iron ore

• Invasion of the sea peoples

• Collapse of the Minoans

• Invention of pottery

What was the primary factor that led to the improvement in the quality of Greek pottery during the Dark Age?

• Discovery of bronze

• Adoption of iron

• Introduction of new designs

• Increased trade with other civilizations

What led to the booming economic prosperity in Greece after the Dark Age?

• Discovery of new trade routes

• Adoption of iron tools

• Introduction of new religious practices

• Invention of advanced weaponry

What led to the larger population and creeping wealth inequality in Greece after the Dark Age?

• Increased trade with other civilizations

• Adoption of iron tools

• Inability of every son to inherit land

• Discovery of new pottery techniques

What was the political structure of the demos during the Dark Age?

• Proto-democracy

• Oligarchy

• Tyranny

• Monarchy