the Minoan Civilization

What is the name of the civilization that developed on the island of Crete around 3000 BCE?

• Egyptian civilization

• Roman civilization

• Aztec civilization

• Minoan civilization

Which civilization is known for their advanced art and architecture, including the famous palace at Knossos?

• Minoan civilization

• Aztec civilization

• Roman civilization

• Viking civilization

What event is believed to have led to the decline of the Minoan civilization around 1450 BCE?

• Eruption of the Thera volcano

• Invasion by the Roman Empire

• Drought and famine

• Trade embargo by neighboring civilizations

What is the name of the civilization that developed on the Greek mainland around 1600 BCE?

• Mycenaean civilization

• Egyptian civilization

• Roman civilization

• Aztec civilization

Which civilization is associated with the legendary city of Mycenae and the epic poems of Homer?

• Mycenaean civilization

• Aztec civilization

• Incan civilization

• Roman civilization

What period followed the collapse of the Mycenaean civilization, characterized by a decline in population and literacy?

• Renaissance

• Roman Empire

• Byzantine Empire

• Greek Dark Ages

During the Greek Dark Ages, what form of social organization became more common as people moved from the coast to the interior?

• Monarchy

• Polis or city-states

• Feudalism

• Tribal communities

What major technological development occurred during the Greek Dark Ages, leading to improved agricultural practices?

• Introduction of iron tools and weapons

• Development of the internet

• Invention of the printing press

• Discovery of electricity

Which ancient Greek poet is credited with composing the epic poems 'The Iliad' and 'The Odyssey'?

• Socrates

• Aristotle

• Homer

• Plato

What event is traditionally considered to mark the end of the Greek Dark Ages and the beginning of the Archaic period?

• The birth of Alexander the Great in 356 BC

• The first Olympic Games in 776 BC

• The construction of the Parthenon in 447 BC

• The Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC