Quiz on Minoan Civilization and Ancient Greece

What is the second smallest continent?

• Australia

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

Where did the Minoan civilization flourish?

• Athens

• Crete

• Rome

• Sparta

Who was the king after whom the Minotaur was named?

• King Minos

• King Midas

• King Theseus

• King Agamemnon

What was the central point of the Minoan civilization?

• Knossos

• Athens

• Mycenae

• Troy

What type of houses did the Minoans build?

• Wooden houses

• Houses built of bricks

• Stone cottages

• Mud huts

What writing system did the Minoans use?

• Linear A

• Hieroglyphics

• Phoenician

• Cuneiform

What were the Minoans skilled in besides building?

• Metalworking

• Pottery

• Sailing and navigation

• Farming

What artistic technique did the Minoans use in their frescoes?

• Charcoal drawing

• Oil painting

• Water-based pigment

• Acrylic painting

What is the name of the character associated with the Minoan civilization?

• Zeus

• Minotaur

• Poseidon

• Hercules

What was the primary material used in Minoan house construction?

• Wood

• Bricks

• Clay

• Stone