Minoan and Mycenaean Civilization Quiz

What were the Minoans known for?

• Farming

• Shipbuilding

• Metalworking

• Pottery

Where did the Minoans settle?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Crete

• Rhodes

Who were the Mycenaeans?

• First Greeks who established colonies

• Ancient Egyptian rulers

• Roman soldiers

• Persian traders

What is one reason historians know little about the Minoan government?

• Lack of artifacts

• Lack of interest

• Lack of population

• Lack of trade

What was the role of the wanax in Mycenaean Greece?

• A religious leader

• A military general

• A king in charge of political and religious issues

• A merchant

Which city possibly had authority over other locations in Mycenaean Greece?

• Athens

• Sparta

• Mycenae

• Corinth

What might have inspired Homer’s "The Iliad"?

• A myth about gods

• A conflict between the Mycenaeans and Trojans

• A story of a hero

• A journey across the sea

What are some theories about why the Mycenaean Civilization fell apart?

• Economic prosperity

• Peaceful negotiations

• Invasions, natural disasters, overpopulation, and social unrest

• Technological advancements

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What is a dark age?

• A time with many written records

• A period with no available written records

• A time of great wealth

• A period of technological advancement

What do historians rely on to learn about events during a dark age?

• Written records

• Artifacts

• Oral stories

• Paintings