Minoans and Phoenicians Quiz

Where did the Minoans primarily live?

• Carthage

• Tyre

• Sicily

• Crete

What was the capital city of the Minoans?

• Byblos

• Knossos

• Sidon

• Carthage

Which civilization is known for developing a phonetic alphabet?

• Romans

• Phoenicians

• Greeks

• Minoans

What type of goods did the Minoans trade?

• Dyes

• Silk

• Pottery

• Spices

What natural disaster is believed to have affected the Minoans around 1470 B.C.?

• Tsunami

• Volcanic eruption

• Earthquake

• Flood

Which city-state was NOT a Phoenician trading center?

• Tyre

• Sidon

• Carthage

• Athens

What was a significant contribution of the Phoenicians to world civilization?

• The wheel

• The alphabet

• The compass

• The calendar

What was the main reason for the Phoenicians to develop a writing system?

• To record history

• To record transactions

• To write poetry

• To communicate with gods

What type of art is commonly associated with Minoan culture?

• Sculpture

• Stained glass

• Pottery

• Mosaics

Which of the following was a major export of the Phoenicians?

• Red-purple dye

• Wool

• Cotton

• Gold